Repair work underway at Sunderland underpass after fire near Metro station

A clean-up operation has taken place in Sunderland following a fire in an underpass.
A cordon in place at the underpass on Monday, January 20.A cordon in place at the underpass on Monday, January 20.
A cordon in place at the underpass on Monday, January 20.

Crews were called on Monday, January 20 to reports of the blaze at around 8.50pm in an underpass between University Metro station and Victoria Court.

A statement from the council on Wednesday, January 22 said: “Following an inspection and clean-up work, the council is looking to re-painting the subway and making any necessary repairs.”