Overview

• A coach caught fire just after 4:25 p.m. on June 13 on the A19 northbound near Crathorne Interchange.
• Cleveland Fire Brigade deployed three engines from Coulby Newham, Stockton and Thornaby, backed by the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
• All passengers were evacuated and treated for minor injuries at the scene with none needing hospital treatment.
• National Highways closed both carriageways between Yarm and the A174 and routed traffic through Stokesley during the response.
• Authorities cleared the burnt-out coach and reopened all lanes early on June 14, with only brief delays remaining on the A19 approaches.