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20-09-2026
On Sunday, 20 September 2026, a serious road traffic collision occurred between a car and a motorbike in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Emergency services, including police and two ambulance crews from the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS), were called to the scene on South Church Road at around 4:45 pm. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) was dispatched to provide support, and one injured individual was airlifted to James Cook University Hospital for treatment.
Following the collision, police closed Newgate Street at the junction with Princes Street. Authorities warned that the road was likely to remain closed for some time while emergency responders worked at the site, and motorists were advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.