A19 crash: Major road in Tyne and Wear closed in both directions after 'serious collision'

The A19 is closed in both directions. National Highways says: “The A19 in Tyne and Wear is closed in both directions between the A1058 Silverlink Roundabout near Tynemouth and the A191 at Holystone due to a serious collision which occurred just after 11pm last night (05.12.25).

“Emergency services including Northumbria Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers and contractors have been providing assistance with traffic management.

“Due to the nature of the incident, the road will be closed into the morning to allow for collision investigation works to take place.”

Two people have been taken to hospital and drivers are being warned of delays.

Diversion Routes

Northbound traffic is advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol:

• Exit the A19 northbound at the Silverlink Roundabout and take the 4th exit at the roundabout onto the A1058
• After a short distance, take the exit and turn left onto Norham Road northbound
• Follow Norham Road norhbound and then at the A191 roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A191
• At the next 2 roundabouts, take the 2nd exit to remain on the A191 until Holystone Roundabout
• At Holystone Roundabout, turn right and re-join the A19 northbound.

Southbound traffic is advised to follow the hollow diamond diversion symbol:

• Exit the A19 southbound at Holystone Roundabout
• Turn left and join the A191 southbound
• Continue on the A191 southbound until the roundabout with Norham Road
• Join Norham Road southbound and continue until the junction with the A1058 Coast Road
• Turn right and join the A1058 westbound to then re-join the A19 southbound at Silverlink Roundabout