Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the A1 in Northumberland, with the southbound carriageway closed near Stannington.
Emergency services were called to the busy stretch of road at around 7.10pm on Saturday 14 November. Two ambulance crews and a clinical team leader were deployed to the scene, and two patients were transported to Cramlington Hospital for further care.
Road closure details
The southbound closure remains in place from Great North Road, at the Stannington North/Netherton Park turn-off, to Junction 80 with the A19 at Seaton Burn.
In an initial statement, the National Highways North East account on X said: "The A1 in Northumberland has closed southbound between the B1137 and the A19 near Seaton Burn due to a collision. Emergency services are leading at scene. No delays in the area at present. Diversion route and updates to follow."
Ambulance service statement
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We received a call at 7.10pm on Saturday 14 November to reports of a road traffic incident on the A1 southbound near Stannington.
"We dispatched two ambulance crews and a clinical team leader to the scene, and transported two patients to NSECH for further treatment."
Northumbria Police have been contacted for a comment on the incident.
