Person taken to hospital and long delays following three vehicle collision on the A19
By Neil Fatkin
Published 8th Jul 2026, 09:37 GMT
A person has been taken to hospital and there are long delays on the A19 this morning (July 8) following a three vehicle collision.
The collision is reported to have taken place at around 7.30am close to the Herrington Interchange turn off.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At 7.30am today (Wednesday) we received a report of a three-vehicle collision on the A19 northbound in Sunderland, close to the A690 Herrington Interchange turn-off.
“Emergency services are in attendance and one person has gone to hospital with non-serious injuries.
“One lane of the carriageway is currently closed while recovery of the vehicles involved is carried out. Motorists should use alternative routes where possible.”