B6276 reopens after ‘serious’ crash between bike and car

The B6276 in Lunedale, Teesdale, was closed around 2.30pm yesterday after emergency services rushed to the scene of a crash between a motorbike and a car, with the ambulance service describing it as a ‘serious’ incident.

But, the road has now reopened, according to the AA, which is currently showing no delays or closures on the route.

The B6276 is reopen after a ‘serious’ crash on Saturday. (Image: AA)

Pictures from Saturday afternoon show uniformed officers at the scene with cones and a road closure sign in place.

(Image: STUART BOULTON)

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call to 999 at 2.22pm to reports of a serious road traffic collision on the B6276 in Lunedale between a motorcyclist and a car. 

“We sent a clinical team leader, air ambulance, emergency ambulance crew and a community paramedic.”

Durham Police and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) also attended the crash.

The fire service said they worked at the scene for around an hour.

A County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “We sent two fire engines to the incident on the B6276.

“One fire engine remained at the incident for approximately one hour.

“The initial call was at 2.35pm and we can confirm our engines and staff are no longer at the scene.”