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Man Struck by Ambulance on A19 Dies at Scene with Police Launching Investigation
Northumbria Police said the ambulance was not using blue lights and the road was closed for hours while investigators sought CCTV and dashcam footage.
- A man in his 30s died on Sunday, November 15, after being struck by an ambulance on the A19 near Sunderland. The ambulance was traveling northbound without blue lights when the collision occurred shortly after 2 a.m.
- The North East Ambulance Service confirmed the ambulance was transporting a patient and their partner to a nearby hospital when the incident occurred. The patient and partner were transferred to another ambulance and taken to hospital for further treatment.
- Following the collision, Northumbria Police closed the A19 in both directions between the A690 Doxford Park and A1018 Seaton junctions for several hours. The road has since reopened following completion of initial inquiries.
- The ambulance driver, a man in his 40s, remained at the scene to assist police with inquiries. The deceased man's next of kin have been informed and continue to receive support from the force.
- Sergeant Ben Rutherford of Northumbria Police appealed for witnesses with CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident or preceding moments. Anyone with information should contact police using reference NP-20261115-0086.
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The Independent (US)Man dies after being hit by ambulance on busy route
Officers from the force’s roads policing unit have launched an investigation
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