A person was taken to hospital following a crash in Byker, Newcastle, on Saturday afternoon. The collision, which involved a car and a moped, happened at the junction of Shields Road and Algernon Road just after 3pm.
Emergency response at the scene
A large emergency services presence descended on the scene after the incident. Several police cars blocked an area of the major road, with officers working to manage the situation. A photograph from the scene shows a large gathering of people in the area connecting to Algernon Road.
An ambulance crew was deployed and arrived at the scene shortly after the collision. The patient was treated and then transported to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle for further care.
Ambulance service statement
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We received a call at 3.10pm on Saturday 14 November 2026 to reports of a road traffic incident on the junction of Algernon Road and Shields Road in Byker, Newcastle."
"We dispatched an ambulance crew to the scene and transported one patient to the RVI for further treatment."
ChronicleLive has also contacted Northumbria Police for a comment on the incident.
