Hold-ups on Sunderland road after smash

Drivers faced delays after a crash on a busy Sunderland road this afternoon.
The A690 Durham Road at East Herrington. Picture from Google Images.The A690 Durham Road at East Herrington. Picture from Google Images.
The A690 Durham Road at East Herrington. Picture from Google Images.

Two cars collided on the eastbound A690 Durham Road at East Herrington shortly before 2pm.

The eastbound carriageway was blocked and there were knock-on delays westbound as drivers heading into the city centre made their way around the scene.

The North East Ambulance Service was called but a spokeswoman said no-one had been hurt.