The Tyne Bridge, linking Newcastle and Gateshead, has been shut in both directions due to a ‘police incident – this is a breaking news story
A major road bridge is closed in both directions, causing travel chaos during rush hour this morning. The Tyne Bridge, linking Newcastle and Gateshead, has been shut due to a “police incident”.
Massive queues are building through Gateshead following the closure, Chronicle Live reports. There are several miles of delays through Gateshead and into Newcastle. The nature of the incident reis currently unknown.
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