Person airlifted to hospital after crash on A179 Hartlepool

Emergency services were called to the A179 at Hart, near Hartlepool, between the Hart Lane roundabout and the A19, at around 3.20pm on Friday (March 20), following reports of a ‘serious crash’.

Officers from Cleveland Police closed off the road following the crash.

It remains closed at this time, and the police force has advised drivers to ‘seek alternative routes’.

The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has confirmed that one person was airlifted to hospital by the Great North Air Ambulance (GNAAS) following the crash.

An NEAS spokesperson said: “We were called to a road traffic incident on the A179 in Hartlepool at 3.20pm on March 20.

“We dispatched two double-crewed ambulances, a duty officer and were supported by Great North Air Ambulance Service.

“One patient was taken to James Cook Hospital by air.”

In a statement, Cleveland Police said: “Motorists are advised that emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious RTC on A179 near Hart, which has led to the road being closed in both directions between the Hart Lane roundabout and the A19.

“Please seek alternative routes while we deal with the incident.

“Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.”