North East traffic and travel LIVE: What you need to know

Good morning, here's the latest news on the traffic and travel across the region.

Follow us throughout the day as we update you with the latest information on transport services and what is happening on the roads.

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TRAFFIC - update 8.15am

The A195 at Washington is currently closed in both directions following a two-vehicle crash.

The A66 is now closed in both directions due to serious road traffic collision from the airport westbound and Long Newton eastbound to Cleveland. Avoid the area.

METRO - update 8.15am

The Metro is running to timetable.

SHIELDS FERRY - update 8.15am

The ferry service is running to timetable.

NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- update 8.15am

There are no reports of any delays.

DURHAM TEES VALLEY AIRPORT -update 8.15am

There are no reports of any delays.

RAIL -update 8.15am

There are no reports of delays.

BUSES -update 8.15am

There are no reports of delays.

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