A NEAS spokesperson said: "We were called at 11:12am to a one-vehicle RTC on the A171 Road.

Source: https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/man-freed-a171-crash-after-26998857

Our photographer has took these pictures of NEAS staff on picket line in Gateshead.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/ambulance-strikes-paramedics-live-updates-25947381

Runners were greeted at the finish line by NEAS staff and supporters, ready with snacks and refreshments, as well as by masseuse Ali Stephenson from Massera Therapies, who volunteered her skills to help participants recover from the challenge.

Source: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/23792780.great-north-runers-target-top-20k-autism-charity/?ref=rss

She was also assisted by an off-duty paramedic from North East Ambulance Service (NEAS), who offered medical assistance.

Source: https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/road-worker-in-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-collision-on-a1-near-belford-4184255

The incident comes just five months after a critical report was published into how NEAS ambulance workers had covered up failings and withheld evidence from inquests.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/patient-pronounced-dead-wakes-up-27916476

"There simply are not the resources or the manpower at NEAS, or other departments, to carry out their jobs as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/north-east-ambulance-service-failings-27325627

The review, led by retired hospital boss Dame Marianne Griffiths, also looked at how NEAS dealt with whistle-blowing.

Source: https://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/national/23649333.ambulance-service-accused-covering-errors-apologises-families/?ref=rss