The A1 in Northumberland is closed southbound following a multi-vehicle crash, with police at the scene and the road expected to remain shut until the morning peak period.
The collision occurred at 10pm on Sunday night, November 8, between junction 79 near North Brunton and junction 78 near Kenton Bank. Emergency services were called to the incident, and police remain in attendance while collision investigation work is carried out.
Road closure and traffic update
Traffic that was caught within the closure has now been released, but the road is expected to stay closed overnight. In a recent update, a spokesperson for National Highways said: "Road is expected to remain closed until morning peak period due to a multi vehicle collision. Police are on scene. No significant delays."
Diversion route in full
Drivers are advised to follow a diversion route: exit the A1 at junction 79 and take the second exit on to the B1318 Great North Road, continue along the B1318, at the next roundabout take the third exit onto Broadway West, at the next roundabout take the second exit onto Kingston Park Road, and at the roundabout take the first exit to rejoin the A1 southbound.
