Heavy wind and snow have battered the North East’s roads this morning.
Drivers are reporting that they have been stuck on the A19 for over half an hour due to snow fall.
Reports A19 toward at Hartlepool is at a complete standstill due to snow on the carriageways. Not helped by the RTC at #Easington
— Police Hour (@PoliceHour) January 13, 2017
Police are urging drivers to drive to the roads conditions.
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 a serious incident on the A19 which has closed northbound carriageway due to a four car crash.
The incident has occurred just past Pererlee.
Traffic and Travel.
A19 blocked after 4 car cras. Northbound. Near Peterlee. Long delays.
Take care on the roads.
— Metro Radio News (@MetroRadioNews) January 13, 2017
Long delays are expected.
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.
Stay safe on the roads this morning if you spot an incident drop out Police Hour Facebook page a message or tweet @PoliceHour
