Road reopens after two-vehicle collision on the A1(M) near Washington Services

Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle collision on the A1 northbound.

The incident happened just before 7.30am on Friday (January 20). Lane 2 had to be closed for car recovery.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said on Friday morning: “Shortly before 7.30am today (Friday), we received a report a collision on the A1 northbound, before J64.

“Emergency services are currently at the scene.”

The road has since reopened.

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