Police on scene as northbound lane of Sunderland's Queen Alexandra Bridge is closed
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There are rush-hour delays on one of the busiest routes out of Sunderland city centre this afternoon.
The northbound lane of the Queen Alexandra Bridge is shut.
North East Live Traffic Tweeted: "Police are attending an incident on the A1231 Queen Alexandra Bridge. #Sunderland
"The northbound lane is closed, please avoid if possible."