Crash leaves victim in hospital

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Image caption, Hesledon Road near Blackhall Colliery was closed following the crash

One person was taken to hospital following a crash in County Durham.

The accident happened at about 11:30 BST on the B1281 Hesledon Road near Blackhall Colliery.

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said the injured person had been taken to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough for treatment.

Durham Police said the road had been closed for clean-up and investigations. It did not confirm when it would be reopened.

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