Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland, reopened after incident

Wearmouth Bridge was closed from 6.00am as police and fire services responded to an emergency.

Multiple fire engines and police vehicles were seen on the bridge and traffic built up on both sides of the bridge while the incident was dealt with.

Northumbria Police have confirmed that they had received a report of concern for a female on the bridge.

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Wearmouth Bridge has now been re-opened and traffic is now moving freely in the area.

A1018 Wearmouth Bridge,

The road is now fully open after an earlier Police incidents and traffic is starting to move across again.#Sunderland @SunderlandUK @1034SunFM @TheSandK pic.twitter.com/huroKV1G6E

— North East Live Traffic (@NELiveTraffic) August 15, 2023

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 5am today (Tuesday), we received a report of concern for a female on the wrong side of the railings on Wearmouth Bridge, in Sunderland.

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“Emergency services attended and the female has now been brought to safety.

“She has been referred to specialist support services.

“Wearmouth Bridge, which was closed to traffic while emergency services were in attendance, has now re-opened.”

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