Pictures show misery on major South Tyneside route as drivers face hours stuck in traffic

These images from North East Live Traffic, part of the North East Combined Authority, show the hazardous road conditions from the Lindisfarne roundabout on the A194 Leam Lane to the A184 Whitemare Pool turn-off.

Drivers have reported taking hours to complete what is normally a short commute.

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