Two taken to hospital after serious crash in Middlesbrough

Emergency services were called to Emerson Avenue, at the junction with Roman Road, on Thursday (July 2) following a crash just before 9pm.

The incident – which is believed to have involved a motorbike and a car – saw a large-scale emergency response, with three ambulances, fire crews, and police all attending.

The road was taped off while 999 crews worked at the scene, although it is not known exactly when it reopened to drivers.

The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has confirmed that two people were taken to the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough for treatment.

Their conditions remain unknown.

A NEAS spokesperson said: “We received a call at 8.46pm on Thursday (July 2) to reports of a road traffic incident on the junction of Roman Road and Emerson Avenue in Middlesbrough.

“We dispatched three ambulance crews and a clinical team leader to the scene, and requested support from our colleagues at the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) who attended by road.

“Two patients were taken to James Cook Hospital for further treatment.”

A statement from police said: “Emerson Avenue in Middlesbrough is currently closed up to Green Lane following a serious collision.

“Please avoid the area where possible to allow emergency services to deal with the incident.

“Thank you for your patience.”