A1 crash in Gateshead causes lane closure and delays
A1 crash in Gateshead causes lane closure and delays

One lane of the A1 is currently closed in Gateshead following a collision. A single vehicle has reportedly crashed on the Northbound carriageway of the A1 Western Bypass.

The incident has occurred between Coalhouse Roundabout (J67 Kingsway South) and Dunston Interchange (J68 A692 Lobley Hill Road). One lane is currently closed and there is slow traffic in the area.

Debris on the road

There is reportedly queueing traffic in the area due to debris on the road. The AA map shows that the location of the collision is near Team Valley, with dark red lines indicating extremely slow traffic in the area.

Where has the collision occurred?

The collision has occurred on the A1 Western Bypass Northbound between J67 Kingsway South (Coalhouse Roundabout) to J68 A692 Lobley Hill Road (Dunston Interchange).

There has reportedly been a single vehicle collision on the A1 Western Bypass Northbound. Further details are expected as they become available.