An incident involving a pedestrian being struck by a car has led to the closure of Stockton Road in Seaham, County Durham. The Asda Express and Esso petrol station at the scene have been sectioned off as forensic officers investigate the accident.
Emergency services have been on-site for over four hours, with the pedestrian’s condition currently unknown. The response to the incident included the deployment of ambulance services, including a specialized team for chemical spills.
Although the full details of the event are not yet clear, photos suggest damage to a window at the Asda Express located within the Esso petrol station. Stockton Road has been shut down in both directions, and the closure is expected to last for an extended period.
A police cordon surrounds the petrol station, with forensic officers collecting evidence. The significant emergency presence involved nine police vehicles and a fire engine, as reported by ChronicleLive.
According to a statement from the Seaham and Easington Police Facebook Page, Stockton Road is closed between the Graham Way roundabout and the junction with Station Road. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes as the closure is anticipated to remain in effect for some time.
Following the accident at the petrol station, multiple emergency response units were dispatched, including a paramedic ambulance, a doctor in a rapid response car, a clinical team leader, a specialist paramedic, and a Hazardous Area Response Team crew.
Concerns have arisen among the public due to traffic congestion caused by the incident. Messages on social media express hopes for the well-being of those involved and report road closures and delays in the area.