15 cars involved a collision on the A19 Northbound just after Peterlee 

15 vehicles are involved in a pile up on the A19 Northbound just after Peterlee. 

Emergency services are on scene. 

The A19 At Peterlee is closed due to a 15 crash. The carriages ways are covered in a dusting of snow. pic.twitter.com/rtWAxaKHwd

— Police Hour (@PoliceHour) January 13, 2017

Heavy wind and snow have battered the North East’s roads this morning resulting in most major routs being covered. 

Police are urging drivers to drive to the roads conditions. 

15 cars involved in a multi vehicle collision on the #A19 Northbound

— Police Hour (@PoliceHour) January 13, 2017

Durham Police initially confirmed a serious incident on the A19 which has closed northbound carriageway due to a four car crash. This is now believed to involve 15 cars. 

Long delays are expected. 

Be careful if you are travelling to work this morning the A19 north and southbound carriageways between Hartlepool and Sunderland #Snow pic.twitter.com/vkAT2N2Loq

— Police Hour (@PoliceHour) January 13, 2017

Durham Police have confirmed they are dealing with a number of reported RTCs due to the snow fall. 
Officers are also on scene of a 1 vehicle RTC on the A1M Bowburn between J61 and J62.
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