Drivers were met with huge queues after a rush hour crash caused havoc in Felling this morning (November 24).
Northumbria Police confirmed the two-vehicle incident took place at around 7.20am today on Park Road, Felling, while photographs from the scene show a mangled car in the centre of the carriageway.
Eastbound traffic was held at a standstill for nearly two hours while officers cleared the scene away, with queues going to the Tyne Bridge.
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There were initial reports the second vehicle involved was a bus, though this has not yet been confirmed.
A spokesman for Northumbria Police said: “Shortly after 7.20am today (Thursday) we received a report of a two-vehicle collision on the A184 Felling Bypass eastbound.
“Thankfully nobody is believed to be seriously injured. Motorists are advised there is increased congestion in the area.”
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