Sunderland LIVE news: Updates as traffic chaos on A690 causes huge delays plus other news

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Sophie here looking after the live blog until 2pm along with Fiona.

There are currently huge tailbacks on the A690 and lane closures on the approach to the A19 at Doxford Park coming into Sunderland.

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