Sunderland News LIVE: Man led to safety from Wearmouth Bridge, pedestrian in critical condition after A690 crash

Welcome to your Sunderland LIVE news service for Wednesday, August 21.

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Emergency services at the scene at Wearmouth Bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Photo credit: North East Live TrafficEmergency services at the scene at Wearmouth Bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Photo credit: North East Live Traffic
Emergency services at the scene at Wearmouth Bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Photo credit: North East Live Traffic

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