Lorry fire and fuel spillage in North Tyneside cause A19 closure and traffic delays
Emergency services have responded to a vehicle fire after a large fuel spillage on the A19 in North Tyneside.
The A19 is closed southbound at the Killingworth Way turn off following reports of a lorry on fire.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and Northumbria Police are currently at the scene.
A spokesperson for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said: “We can confirm that three fire appliances are in attendance of an on-going incident involving a vehicle fire in North Tyneside.
“Our Fire Control Team received an emergency call at 12.58pm and crews from Tynemouth, Wallsend and West Denton Community Fire Stations were mobilised to the lorry fire located on the A19 near to the Moor Farm Roundabout.
“Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. We are currently assisting colleagues from Northumbria Police in dealing with a large fuel spillage in relation to the incident.
“The A19 is currently closed southbound at the Killingworth Way turn off in North Tyneside.”
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "The A19 is currently closed southbound at the Killingworth Way turn off in North Tyneside.
"This follows a large fuel spillage on the carriageway.
"A diversion is currently in place at the Moor Farm roundabout for the A189.
"Road users are advised to expect significant delays and plan accordingly.
"Traffic on the A19 northbound is currently unaffected."