Driver's lucky escape as sports car flips on A19

A sports car has flipped over on a busy North East road.

Police are currently on scene at the A19, south of Testo’s roundabout heading towards Sunderland, where a car has flipped over.

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Testo's roundabout

It happened at around 10.20am today and police say the driver, who was alone in the vehicle, has escaped without any injuries.

The ambulance service is on scene as a precaution and one lane remains closed as police deal with the accident.

The road is still open but delays are expected.

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