The A19 southbound is closed between Moor Farm Roundabout and the Killingworth turn-off following reports of a lorry fire and a large fuel spillage. Emergency services are responding to the incident on the major road.
Traffic building on surrounding routes
Traffic is building on the A189 Spine Road, with delays stretching beyond Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in Cramlington. There are also delays on the A19 northbound towards Moor Farm Roundabout.
Footage from the scene shows huge flames coming from a HGV. Emergency services are at the scene.
Ongoing response
Updates are expected as the incident continues to affect travel in the area.
