Royal Mail van leaves A1M into field near Darlington

Reports of the incident first emerged on social media at 7:30am this morning (December 14).

Remarkably, the HGV had remained upright and was spotted by motorists this morning just before the junction with the A68.

Pictures of the scene show that the lane around the lorry has been closed whilst it is recovered.

(Image: Sarah Caldecott) (Image: Sarah Caldecott) (Image: Sarah Caldecott) (Image: Sarah Caldecott)

Eyewitnesses have seen recovery trucks at the scene to help the driver get the vehicle back on the road.

A number of people on social media are concerned about the driver and we have contacted the Royal Mail to find out more information.