TRAFFIC LATEST: A19 reopens after two-vehicle collision causes earlier delays

A collision on the A19 northbound in Sunderland has caused delays this morning
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The incident occurred shortly before 7am, just before the A1231 turnoff and luckily, no one was injured in the collision.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 7am today (Tuesday), we received a report of a two vehicle collision on the A19 northbound, just before the A1231 turn off.

“This was a damage only collision and no injuries were reported.”

All lanes are now open on the road and traffic is moving in both directions