A19 coach fire: Passengers evacuated and lane closed near Seaham
"Thankfully, nobody was injured during the incident, but the road was blocked while emergency services worked at the scene," a force spokesperson said.
Darlington Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene to extinguish the blaze and its crews from Seaham and Peterlee worked alongside firefighters from the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.National Highways has advised drivers to allow extra time for their journeys.
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