South Shields road reopens following a collision involving a bus
A busy South Shields road had to close on Friday morning.
Emergency services were called out to reports of a collision on Dean Road, in South Shields, on Friday morning (April 4).
It was reported at shortly before 11.20am, a bus had collided with a car and a van.
Police attended the scene and it is believed that nobody has sustained serious injuries as a result of the incident.
Officers did close the road for a short period of time but it has since reopened to members of the public.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 11.20am today (Friday), we received a report of a collision on Dean Road in South Shields.
“Officers attended the scene where it was reported a bus had collided with a car and a van.
“Nobody was believed to have sustained serious injuries.
“The road was closed for a short period of time but has since re-opened to traffic.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
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