One lane is closed on the southbound A19 near the A1018 Seaton Interchange after a coach caught fire, causing significant traffic delays in County Durham. The blaze occurred on the southbound carriageway, and emergency services have been approached for more information.
Traffic Disruption and Lane Closure
The lane closure is in place on the southbound A19 near the Seaton Interchange. Traffic cameras show congestion building in the area as motorists are forced to merge into the remaining open lane. ChronicleLive has contacted emergency services for further details on the incident and any potential injuries.
How to Stay Updated
ChronicleLive has created a dedicated WhatsApp community for breaking news and top stories, allowing readers to receive updates directly on their phones. Additionally, users can make ChronicleLive a preferred source of North East news in Google to get more breaking news, exclusives, and must-read stories.



