A19 bus fire: Lane closed between A690 near East Herrington in Sunderland and A1018 near Seaham following 'coach fire'

Emergency services have been dealing with a coach fire on a major North East road. A road closure was put in place on the A19 southbound between the A690 East Herrington and A1018 Old Burdon as fire crews worked to battle the blaze.

The incident caused delays in the area and drivers were advised to allow extra time for their journey if travelling in the area. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for further information.

In an update National Highways said: “The #A19 in #TyneandWear has re-opened southbound between the #A690 near #EastHerrington, #Sunderland and the #A1018 near #Seaham following a coach fire. Lane 1 (of 2) remains closed for recovery.

“Please allow extra journey time, thank you for your patience.” A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: “Police were called just before 10.35am today to reports of a coach on fire on the southbound carriageway of the A19 near Dalton Park.

“Thankfully nobody was injured during the incident, but the road was blocked while emergency services worked at the scene.”