A19 remains closed following 'serious collision'
BBCMotorists are being warned to avoid a section of the A19 near Sunderland following a collision in the early hours of Sunday.
The A19 remains closed in both directions between the junctions of the A1231 at Hylton Grange and the A184 Testos roundabout, according to Northumbria Police.
A force spokeswoman said the road was expected to remain shut for several hours, and advised motorists to leave extra time for their journeys.
Inquiries are ongoing and a diversion is in place. The North East Ambulance Service said it had taken three people to hospital and treated and discharged a fourth person at the scene.
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