Emergency services are responding to a collision on the A19 near the Holystone Roundabout, with police confirming that a section of the road is blocked.
The southbound carriageway is reduced to one lane because of the incident near the Holystone Roundabout slip road. Traffic cameras show queuing vehicles on the carriageway.
Long Delays and Travel Advice
Drivers are facing significant delays heading southbound between Killingworth and Silverlink. Road users have been advised to allow extra time for their journeys, particularly as many families are expected to travel to Bonfire Night displays across the region.
Traffic is queuing for miles as a result of the crash, with 999 crews at the scene. The incident is ongoing, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
