A Durham Constabulary spokesperson said officers and fire crews were at the scene: “Police were called to reports of a vehicle on fire on the A690 westbound at 8.50am this morning, April 27.
“Thankfully nobody was injured.
“Officers are working alongside fire colleagues to clear the road.
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“Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route into the city.”