THE A19 in Sunderland has been closed in both directions following a multiple car pile-up.
The accident took place near to the Hilton Bridge at around 3.45pm today and involved several vehicles.
One casualty was air-lifted to hospital.
The A19 is expected to re-open shortly.
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