A19 traffic: Road closed after pedestrian struck by ambulance near Sunderland

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A man has died after being struck by an ambulance on the A19 near Sunderland on Sunday morning.

A man has died after being struck by an ambulance on the A19 near Sunderland on Sunday morning.

The A19 has been closed in both directions from the A690 Durham Road (Herrington Interchange to the A1018 Seaton Interchange.

Durham Constabulary have warned the closure could be in place for a number of hours.

National Highways spokesperson said: "National Highways Traffic Officers are currently assisting Northumbria Police with an ongoing incident on the A19 near Sunderland."

A statement from the North East Ambulance Service said: "Around 2am this morning, one of our ambulance crews was involved in a road traffic incident with a pedestrian on the A19 northbound, while transporting a patient and their partner to a nearby hospital.

"We dispatched a number of resources to the scene. The patient on board and their partner were transferred to another ambulance and taken to hospital for further treatment.

"Sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews attending, the patient injured as a result of the collision passed away at the scene.

"This is a hugely tragic incident for all involved. Our thoughts and condolences are with the patient's loved ones. We will now, of course, be working closely with the police to support their investigation."

Sergeant Ben Rutherford added: “We have already conducted a number of enquiries as part of our investigation, and are keen for anyone with information to come forward.

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