Emergency services on scene as car reported to have gone into River Wear

The emergency services are on the scene after reports that a vehicle has gone into the River Wear.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 1.30pm today (Tuesday), we received a report of a car entering the River Wear near Monkwearmouth Bridge in Sunderland.

"Emergency services are currently at the scene.

"We would ask members of the public to avoid the area."