A serious collision on the A1 in Newcastle has left two people in hospital, with the major road closed overnight so police could carry out accident investigation work.
The crash happened on the southbound carriageway shortly before 10pm on Sunday, between junction 79 with the A1056 at Gosforth Park and junction 78 with Kingston Park Road, at the Kingston Park and Gosforth turn-off.
Emergency response and overnight closure
Northumbria Police officers remained at the scene overnight, and the North East Ambulance Service deployed resources in response to the incident, resulting in a large emergency services presence in the area.
In an update issued several hours after the crash, National Highways North East told motorists: "The A1 south in Northumberland between J79 North Brunton & J78 Longbenton. Road is expected to remain closed until morning peak period due to a multi vehicle collision. Police are on scene. No delays."
Road reopened with residual delays
In a later statement at 8.40am, National Highways added: "The road has now reopened following an earlier multi vehicle collision. Residual delays of 30 minutes and 3 miles of congestion on the approach."
Other nearby sections of the A1, including the Great Park junction and the stretch around Seaton Burn and Wideopen, experienced extensive congestion as a result of the lengthy overnight closure.
Two patients taken to hospital
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called to a road traffic incident on the A1 near Kingston Park at 9.56pm on Sunday 8th November 2026."
The statement added: "We dispatched two ambulance crews, two duty officers and one crew from our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART). Two patients were taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) by road."
A comment from Northumbria Police is awaited, which is expected to provide further information about the circumstances of the collision and updates on the conditions of those involved.
