Emergency services

Liebherr Sunderland.

Man dies after incident at manufacturing plant

A cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a reported collision with a car on the A690 Durham Road junction with Thorney Close Road.

Cyclist seriously injured after reported collision with car in city

(Left to right) Zara Shaw, 16, Luke Etheridge, 16, and Jackson Duke, 17.

Police name teenagers who tragically died after car plunged into river

Rescue boats close to the Wearmouth Bridge.

Everything we know so far as emergency services rush to River Wear incident

Monkwearmouth bridge, Sunderland

Emergency services on scene as car reported to have gone into river

A man has been arrested after a cyclist died following a collision with a car in Nissan Way, Washington, on Friday.

Man arrested after cyclist dies following collision

Emergency services workers taking part in the festival.

Hindu Community host festival to thank city's emergency services staff

Officers are appealing for information after a child was left with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in Sunderland.

12-year-old boy suffers life-threatening injuries in crash

Three people were taken to Sunderland Royal Hospital following a crash in Seaham.

Pair seriously injured after car collides with tree following police pursuit

Forensic officers at the scene.

It was never like this: residents react as police officer injured

Smoke was seen billowing from one of the buildings on Crowther Industrial Estate.

Emergency services' update reveals scale of Washington factory fire

Three people have been taken to hospital after a car ploughed into the front garden of a property in Sunderland.

Three taken to hospital after car ploughs into front garden

Police officers have cordoned off the entrance to the industrial estate.

Breaking Smoke billows into air and cordon erected as firefighters tackle blaze

A man has been arrested following a rooftop standoff on on Chilton Street in Sunderland.

Arrest made after rooftop standoff with police after suspected assault

Two people have been taken to hospital after an incident in South Shields.

Four-year-old boy and woman injured in seaside hit-and-run collision

Children from St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School were returning from a school trip to Beamish Museum when the bus they were travelling in caught fire.

Sunderland headteacher describes moment school bus burst into flames
“The driver immediately recognised the issue, pulled over safely, and followed all required safety procedures”
Neil Fatkin

Three people have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision on Durham Road near the junction with Tudor Grove.

Three people taken to hospital following multi-vehicle collision

A person has been taken to hospital following a collision between a taxi and a pedestrian at Durham Train Station.

Person taken to hospital after collision between taxi and pedestrian

Take That's fantastic fans and the incredible lengths they went to as they followed their idols.

Incredible lengths Take That fans went to as they followed their idols

The scene in Derwent Street this morning, June 3

Police on scene of incident in Derwent Street, Sunderland city centre

Billy Stokoe.

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A lane is closed on the A19 northbound due to a multi-vehicle collision.

Emergency services on the scene following A19 multi-vehicle collision

Tributes have been paid to Lewis Smith, 20, from South Shields, after he sadly died following a collision on the A1(M).

Tributes to a second South Shields man who died following an A1 crash

Seaburn promenade was cordoned off and a blue screen erected on the beach.

Tragedy as body of woman discovered on Seaburn beach

Tributes have been paid to Jordan Orrock, 20, from South Shields, after he sadly died following a collision on the A1(M).

Family’s tribute to a 20-year-old man who died in an A1 crash

A second man has tragically died after being taken to hospital following a collision on the A1M near Chester-Le-Street.

Second 20-year-old man tragically dies following A1M collision

Redcar Road road was closed whilst the emergency services dealt with the incident.

Boy, 6, in hospital after reportedly being hit by a vehicle
The road was closed to motorists
Neil Fatkin

A man aged 20 has sadly died following a collision on the A1M near Chester-Le-Street.

Man dies after A1M crash near Chester-Le-Street as two men in hospital

Police officers were called to the reported street fight on Newbottle Street in Houghton-le-Spring.

Man arrested on suspicion of possessing machete during street fight

Person taken to hospital after two A19 road traffic collisions

A person has been taken to hospital following a collision near Chester-le-Street.

Person taken to hospital and traffic stopped following collision

Police enquiries "remain ongoing" into the circumstances of the death of a baby in Seaham.

Enquiries into death of baby boy in Seaham ongoing

Newcastle and Sunderland fans are being warned about "robust action" against anyone causing trouble in this weekend's Tyne & Wear derby.

Zero tolerance - everything you need to know ahead of derby day

Ruth Taylor.

Woman jailed after stamping on male friend's head

The disturbance took place in the Park Lane Interchange area.

Man seriously injured and another arrested after reported assault

A man has been charged with murder following a suspected assault in Sunderland.

Man charged with murder following death of man in Sunderland

The junction between the A183 and Weymouth Drive where the collision took place.

Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision in Sunderland

A murder investigation has been launched after a man has died in Hendon.

Murder investigation launched and arrest made after man sadly dies

A floral tribute on Durham Road following the fatality.

Man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

A floral tribute has been left at the scene of a reported late-night hit and run, where a woman in her 50s was pronounced dead.

Flowers left at scene after woman sadly dies in reported hit and run

Man caught with kitchen knife at metro station after police confession

The collision took place on the A19 northbound close to the A690 turn-off.

Massive tailbacks following A19 three vehicle collision

The giant tree which has been brought down in Houghton-le-Spring by Storm Chandra.

Road blocked as Storm Chandra brings down huge tree

One man was arrested and another taken to hospital following a disturbance on Vine Place.

Man seriously injured and another arrested and charged

The B1287 in Seaham has been closed following a serious collision.

Man taken to hospital and road closed following collision

Breaking I counted 17 emergency vehicles... It's the biggest incident I've seen

Emergency services at the Esso garage in Seaham where the incident is reported to have taken place.

Emergency services called to collision between car and pedestrian

Breaking Lidl forced to close after car reportedly ploughs into front of store

The public have been warned to stay away from frozen bodies of water ahead of the incoming spell of cold weather.

'Panic and drowning': Public warned to stay away from frozen water

Taking the plunge during the charity New's Year Day swim in Carnlough harbour.

Safety warning as people prepare to take part in New Years Day dips

The extent of the damage caused by the fire.

Police issue major update on cause of Ocean Beach Pleasure Park blaze

The A1(M) was closed at the Durham turn-off as officers carried out their investigations.

Man sadly dies following collision as police appeal for witnesses

Police are appealing for information

Appeal for information after pedestrian dies at scene of collision

Police officers are appealing for information following a reported incident on Stannington Grove in Sunderland.

Man in critical condition after reportedly being hit with his own van

Would be revellers warned to stay safe ahead of 'Black Eye Friday'. (Photo by National World)

Would-be revellers warned to stay safe ahead of ‘Black Eye Friday’

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