Lorry and car involved in collision on the A1 near Washington

Police officers were called out this morning (February 9) to deal with a collision on the A1.

By Neil Fatkin

Published 9th Feb 2022, 11:36 BST

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The incident took place between Washington and Birtley and caused delays for traffic.

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A Northumbria Police spokesman said: “Shortly after 9am today we received a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a car and a lorry on the A1 southbound near Birtley.

“Thankfully nobody was injured. The road has since been cleared.”

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Police attended a two vehicle collision on the A1.

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