Three people taken to hospital following multi-vehicle collision in Sunderland
The road was closed whilst the emergency services dealt with the incident
Three people have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision in the Plains Farm area of Sunderland this morning (June 10) as Northumbria Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 12am today (Wednesday) we received a report of a multi-vehicle collision on the A690 Durham Road at the junction with Tudor Grove in Sunderland.
“It was reported that for reasons yet to be established, three vehicles had collided. Emergency services attended and three people were taken to hospital for treatment of injuries, not believed to be serious.
“A section of the road was closed to allow for vehicle recovery but re-opened shortly after. Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information should send us a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on our website.
“Please quote reference: NP-20260610-0001.”
The collision was also attended by the North East Ambulance Service.
A spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Durham Road in Sunderland shortly after midnight on 10 June.
"We dispatched three ambulance crews and a clinical team leader. Together they assessed and discharged five patients on scene and transported a further patients to Sunderland Royal Hospital for further treatment."