Major Emergency Response After Car Enters River Wear in Sunderland

Car plunges into River Wear sparking major rescue operation

People are being warned to avoid the area

Major emergency response after car enters River Wear in Sunderland

A car has plunged into the water in Sunderland sparking a huge 999 response including police, the air ambulance and the coastguard

Car plunges into UK river near bridge as 999 crews rush to scene

A huge emergency response is under way after a car entered the River Wear in Sunderland - follow our live updates

Huge emergency response after 'car goes through barrier into river'

Emergency services are at the banks of the river in Sunderland after a car reportedly entered the water at around 1.30pm.

Car enters River Wear in Sunderland with large emergency response

Police, ambulance, the fire service and RNLI boats are at the scene.

Major 999 response after car 'enters River Wear' as people urged to avoid area

There is a major emergency service response in Sunderland after a car entered the River Wear. Northumbria Police, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue and Great North Air Ambulance are on the scene.