Both lanes of the A19 northbound are closed near Sunderland after an accident. National Highways expects it to clear between 6.45am and 7am on Thursday.

Both lanes of the A19 northbound are closed at Sunderland, about 10 miles south of Whitley Bay, after an accident, National Highways says.

  • What: 2 of 2 lanes closed after an accident.
  • Where: A19 northbound, between the A690 and A183 junctions, Sunderland.
  • When: Reported at 4.47am. National Highways expects it to clear between 6.45am and 7am.

Source: National Highways live traffic information. Last checked at 5.50am on Thursday 12 November. We will update this story when National Highways or Northumbria Police say more.