A car has entered the River Wear near the Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland, prompting a major emergency response. Police, firefighters, coastguard, paramedics and the air ambulance have been called to the scene.
Ongoing incident near Panns Bank
Boats have been seen on the water, with numerous emergency crews parked near Panns Bank. The response to the incident is ongoing at this time.
Public advised to avoid area
Members of the public are being asked to avoid the area while the emergency services deal with the situation.
