A motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital after a serious collision with a car on Howden Bank in Lanchester, County Durham.
Durham Constabulary has confirmed it is dealing with a "serious road traffic collision" and that the motorcyclist was taken to hospital with "serious injuries". The police expect the road to be closed for several hours as an investigation continues.
North East Ambulance Service was also attended the incident. A spokesperson said they were alerted at 3.32pm and that an off-duty nurse had initially been at the scene.
