A19 crash LIVE: Collision causes five-mile tailback and 45-minute delays near Sunderland

A collision on the A19 northbound near Sunderland, occurring before 7.25am, resulted in two people being taken to hospital. The incident took place between the A183 Chester Road and the A1231 Sunderland Highway. National Highways reported that the crash caused five-mile tailbacks and 45-minute delays during the morning rush hour. The disruption affected motorists travelling northbound, creating significant congestion in the area before the situation was addressed by the relevant authorities.