Two people taken to hospital after collision on A197 between Pegswood and Ashington
Two people have been taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision earlier today (Friday, March 27) on the A197 between Pegswood and Ashington.
Emergency services were called out just after 9am. We have been informed that Northumbria Police received the call about the collision at 9.05am and officers attended the scene.
With a section of the road closed in both directions from the A197 Pegswood Miner Roundabout to the A1068, motorists are advised to use alternative routes where possible.
A spokesperson for the North East Ambulance Service said: “We were called to a road traffic incident on the A197 between Pegswood and Ashington at 9:01 on 27 March.
“We dispatched two double crewed ambulances, one vehicle from our Hazardous Area Response Team and a clinical team leader.
“One patient was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary and one patient was taken to the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.”
A post on the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service Facebook page this morning included the following: “Emergency services are currently in attendance at a road traffic collision on the A197 Pegswood Bypass between Pegswood and Ashington.
“The road is currently blocked, so please avoid the area and use an alternative route if possible.”