Four people have been taken to hospital following a collision in Newcastle city centre.
Emergency services remain on scene following the two-vehicle collision on Barrack Road.
Northumbria Police, North East Ambulance Service and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are all currently responding to the incident.
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Police officers have closed the road and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
A spokesperson from the North East Ambulance Service said: "We received a call at 9.05am. We dispatched four ambulances, one HART team and an air ambulance.
"We treated four casualties before transporting them to the RVI."
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “We are currently in attendance following a two-vehicle collision on Barrack Road, Newcastle.
“Emergency services are at the scene. The road is currently closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area.”
