The service blamed 'unprecedented pressure following the Christmas break' for delays.
The North East Ambulance Service has declared its second critical incident in nine days - affecting its ability to respond to patients.
The service said patients not facing a life-threating emergency should use the 111 service, speak to their GP or visit a pharmacist.
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