Severe delays after two vehicles collide south-bound on the A1

A two-vehicle smash southbound on the A1 is causing severe delays between Washington and Chester-le-Street junctions.
The A1 off-slip for A167 Chester-le-Street. Pic: Google.The A1 off-slip for A167 Chester-le-Street. Pic: Google.
The A1 off-slip for A167 Chester-le-Street. Pic: Google.

One lane is closed and there is queuing traffic between J64, A195 (Washington) and J63, A167 (Chester-le-Street).

Traffic is slowing and queues are developing after Washington services after the crash happened on the off-slip for Chester-le-Street.