Crash on A1 involving two HGVs causing tailbacks

Drivers are facing tailbacks following a crash involving two HGVs on the A1 this morning.

It happened on the A1 northbound just after the turn-off for the Metro Centre.

The A1 Western Bypass. Copyright Google Maps.placeholder image
The A1 Western Bypass. Copyright Google Maps.

Tailbacks are now forming following the incident.

North East Traffic Live tweeted: "A1 Western Bypass, delays and one lane blocked northbound just after the Metro Centre due to a serious collision involving two HGV's with tail backs forming.

"Avoid the area if possible with emergency services just arriving on scene."

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