Three people were taken to hospital following a crash on the A19 near Thornaby.

The incident happened yesterday evening (Tuesday, February 14) at around 6:45pm.

A 27-year-old woman suffered injuries to her back and shoulder.

She and two men aged 22 and 35 who were travelling in the Toyota were taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment.

Two vehicles were involved, a Toyota Auris and an Audi A3.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “Police were called to a report of a collision around 6:45pm on Tuesday 14th February on the A19 northbound near Thornaby.

“Two vehicles were involved, a Toyota Auris and an Audi A3.

“A 27-year-old woman suffered possible fractures to her back and shoulder. The woman and two men aged 22 and 35 who were travelling in the Toyota were taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment.”

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A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called shortly before 7pm this evening to reports of a road traffic collision on the A19 at the junction of the A174 in Thornaby.

“We dispatched three ambulance crews, two crews from our Hazardous Area Response Team, a clinical team leader and an officer, and requested support from Great North Air Ambulance Service.

“Three patients were taken to James Cook Hospital for further treatment.”

The road was closed for several hours but reopened around 11:15pm last night.

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Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have dash cam footage is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 23029242.

Footage can also be uploaded here: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/appeal-after-a19-collision

Cleveland Fire Brigade was approached for comment.