A major emergency response involving multiple agencies was triggered at the Port of Tyne in South Shields on Sunday afternoon following a dockside crane incident that left one person injured.
Emergency Services Mobilised
The North East Ambulance Service and the Great North Air Ambulance were among the units dispatched to the scene shortly after 1pm on Sunday. Reports indicate that a person had been injured in the incident involving a crane at the port.
Details regarding the nature of the injury or the condition of the individual remain limited at this stage. Emergency crews are actively working at the location.
Ongoing Response
The incident has drawn a significant presence of emergency vehicles and personnel to the area. The Port of Tyne authorities are cooperating with the emergency services to manage the situation.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the scene. The area around the port may experience disruptions as the response continues.
