Emergency services descended on a South Shields road after a woman sustained head injuries.
Police and ambulance crews were called to Dean Road this morning following reports of concern for the welfare of a woman. The air ambulance helicopter was also called to the scene and the road was closed to allow the aircraft to land.
Doctors and paramedics assessed the woman at around 8.30am before returning to base and the road remained closed from West Park Road to the B1301, Beaufront Terrace. The road has since reopened and the woman has been taken to hospital.
