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Telephone mast fire closes roads

Jason Arunn Murugesu
BBC News, North East and Cumbria
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Northumbria Police says it is investigating the fire

A fire at a telephone mast during the early hours has closed a number of roads in Whitley Bay.

The blaze broke out at about 03:30 BST on the roundabout between Hillheads Road and Marden Road, Northumbria Police said.

It said the fire was put out but because teams needed to access the structure nearby roads have been closed, including the A193 from Percy Gardens to Park View and the A191 in both directions from the Morrisons roundabout.

An investigation is under way and anyone with information should contact police.

The force said diversions were in place and drivers should expect delays.

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