Crash causes delays on A19 southbound

A lane is shut on the A19 in Sunderland after a collision.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Apr 2016, 12:29 BST
Updated 12th Apr 2016, 12:32 BST
The A19 southbound between Wessington Way and Chester Road. Image courtesy of Google Maps.The A19 southbound between Wessington Way and Chester Road. Image courtesy of Google Maps.
The A19 southbound between Wessington Way and Chester Road. Image courtesy of Google Maps.

Northumbria Police and paramedics were called to the southbound carriageway between the A1231 Wessington Way and A183 Chester Road at 12.50pm after a report of a collision.

It is not yet clear how many vehicles are involved or if anyone has been injured.

Traffic North East has reported one vehicle is involved.

Highways England says it expects the road to clear between 2pm and 2.15pm, with one of three lanes currently closed.

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