Tyne Bridge closed: Traffic 'backed up' as bridge shut due to police incident - and Tyne Tunnel partially blocked in Newcastle

The Tyne Bridge is closed in both directions due to a police incident. One user said on X: “Tyne Bridge is definitely closed. Traffic is backed up.”

In addition to the Tyne Bridge closure, there's also an issue on the A1.

A1(M) Southbound partially blocked, traffic congestion due to incident from J62 A690 (Carrville) to J61 A688 Tursdale Road (Bowburn). Tyne Tunnel is also partially blocked.

"The A19 in both directions partially blocked due to police incident from the A185 (Jarrow) to A193 (Howdon Roundabout, Wallsend). Traffic is coping well."

More to follow. It is not yet known the nature of the police incident.