Man in his 30s dead after being hit by ambulance carrying patient on Teesside

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An ambulance carrying a patient has hit and killed a pedestrian, aged in his 30s, on the A19 between Seaham and Sunderland

A pedestrian in his 30s has died after being hit by an ambulance which was carrying a patient.

The incident happened on the A19 at around 2am this morning between the A690 Durham Road (Herrington Interchange) to the A1018 Seaton Interchange in County Durham.

Police rushed to the scene between Seaham and Sunderland after it was reported that an ambulance transporting a patient along the northbound carriageway and not travelling on blue lights struck a pedestrian in the road.

Nobody in the ambulance suffered injuries from the crash and the driver – a man in his 40s – remained at the scene to assist officers with their enquiries.

The pedestrian sadly died at the scene with his next of kin informed and continue to be supported, police said.

Officers from Northumbria Police have launched an investigation into the accident and are appealing for anyone with information including CCTV or dashcam footage, to get in touch.

Sergeant Ben Rutherford said: “Our thoughts are firmly with the family and loved ones of the man who has tragically died following this collision. We will continue to support them in any way that we can at this incredibly difficult time.”

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

“We are particularly keen to hear from those who may have seen or have footage of the events leading up to the collision. Any information – no matter how insignificant it may seem – could prove key to our investigation and help provide answers for the man’s loved ones.”

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