One lane closed and queueing traffic due to recovery work and earlier accident on A19 Northbound from A194 Leam Lane (Lindisfarne Roundabout, Boldon Colliery) to A185 (Jarrow). Congestion to the Enterprise roundabout.
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Police statement after three-vehicles involved in crash
Northumbria Police has confirmed that three vehicles were involved in this morning's crash.
At around 7am today (Thursday), we received a report of a three-vehicle collision on the A19 northbound just before the Tyne Tunnel.
Emergency services are currently on scene.
One lane is currently closed to traffic, and drivers are advised to expect slight delays when travelling in the area.
Delays continue
There are still traffic delays following this morning's crash on the A19.
Delays of over 20 minutes
There are said to be severe delays of up to 23 minutes on the A19 Northbound between A184 Newcastle Road (Testo's Roundabout) and A185, due to the earlier crash.
Google Maps shows general area of crash
This Google Maps images shows the rough location of the crash.

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