A1 closed in Durham after serious police-led incident
A1 closed in Durham after serious police-led incident

The A1 is closed at Carrville in County Durham due to a "serious police-led incident". The northbound carriageway is affected, and diversion routes are in place.

Incident details

The closure is between junctions 61 at Bowburn and 62 at Carrville. This incident followed an earlier closure in both directions at a short distance to the south.

Travel impact

One lane is closed as a result of the incident. Motorists are advised to follow the diversion routes that have been set up.

Further updates are expected as the situation develops.