Vehicle fire closes A19 in Sunderland

A vehicle fire has closed part of the A19 in Sunderland.
The A19 in Sunderland. Credit: Google.The A19 in Sunderland. Credit: Google.
The A19 in Sunderland. Credit: Google.

The incident has blocked the northbound carriageway at the A1231 Wessington Way junction.

Delays are said to be severe.