Two in critical condition after Gateshead crash between HGV and Mini

Two people remain in hospital in a stable but critical condition after a crash between a HGV and a Mini in Gateshead[1]. The A692 was closed between Sunniside and Lobley Hill[2] from around 2.15am until shortly after 1pm on Thursday following a collision between a grey Mini Cooper S and a MAN Articulated lorry. The collision occurred on the Watergate Bank, near to Namaste Restaurant.

The North East Ambulance Service[3] confirmed yesterday that the three people in the vehicles were all in a serious condition, with two taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary[4] (RVI) and a third transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital[5] (QE). The two who were taken to the RVI remain there in a stable but critical condition, while the patient taken to the QE has been discharged, Northumbria Police confirmed on Friday. Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East with our free newsletter[6]

Northumbria Police released an appeal for information following the crash[7]. A spokesperson for the force said: "Officers have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision and are asking for any witnesses who were in the area at the time to contact them. "They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the vehicles colliding.

Witnesses should send Northumbria Police[8] a direct message on social media, use the live chat function on the force website or go to https://www.northumbria.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/[9]. "For those looking to upload dashcam footage, go https://www.northumbria.police.uk/police-forces/northumbria-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/submit-your-dashcam-footage/[10] "For those unable to contact the force via those ways, call 101.

Please quote the following reference number: NP-20250403-0064."

References

1. ^ Gateshead (www.chroniclelive.co.uk)
2. ^ The A692 was closed between Sunniside and Lobley Hill (www.chroniclelive.co.uk)
3. ^ North East Ambulance Service (www.chroniclelive.co.uk)
4. ^ Royal Victoria Infirmary (www.chroniclelive.co.uk)
5. ^ Queen Elizabeth Hospital (www.chroniclelive.co.uk)
6. ^ Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East with our free newsletter (www.chroniclelive.co.uk)
7. ^ Northumbria Police released an appeal for information following the crash (www.chroniclelive.co.uk)
8. ^ Northumbria Police (www.chroniclelive.co.uk)
9. ^ https://www.northumbria.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ (www.northumbria.police.uk)
10. ^ https://www.northumbria.police.uk/police-forces/northumbria-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/submit-your-dashcam-footage/ (www.northumbria.police.uk)