Crash causes rush-hour delays on A1(M) near Washington

The A1(M) northbound has been cleared following a collision near Washington but traffic remains heavy.

By Poppy Kennedy

Published 22nd Jan 2019, 06:26 BST

Updated 22nd Jan 2019, 06:55 BST

The crash has happened between the Chester-Le-Street and Washington junctions. Picture credit Google

Durham Constabulary have cleared the northbound carriageway of the A1(M) following a crash this morning.

The collision happened between the Washington and Chester-Le-Street junctions causing major delays for commuters.

A spokesman for Highways England has now tweeted: "Traffic officers have cleared the vehicles from the carriageway with the assistance of [Durham Roa Policin Unity].

"Traffic remains heavy in the area but all lanes now open."