A STRETCH of the A68 is currently closed following a road traffic collision near Slaley.
Police are currently at the scene of the accident, which occured before 8pm on Wednesday, and the road is closed between Kiln Pit Hill and Carterway Heads.
Motorists are advised to take diversion routes through Shotleyfield and Newlands.
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