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Police Hunt Driver After Major Five-Car Smash
25 Aug
Summary
- A five-car collision occurred on the Felling Bypass near Gateshead.
- One woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Police are searching for the driver who fled the accident scene.
A significant five-car collision occurred yesterday afternoon on the Felling Bypass, near Gateshead International Stadium. The incident, which took place shortly before 2:20 PM on Monday, August 24th, resulted in one vehicle overturning onto its roof.
Emergency services attended the scene where a woman in her 40s sustained injuries. Her condition is not considered life-threatening, and she was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. The driver of one of the involved vehicles fled the scene on foot before police arrived.
Northumbria Police are actively seeking to locate the individual who absconded. A section of the road was closed for vehicle recovery, and commuters were advised to find alternative routes. Investigations into the cause of the multi-vehicle crash are continuing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dash-cam footage from the time of the incident to contact them. The police reference number for this incident is NP-20260824-0486.
