TRAFFIC NEWS: Reported accident on the A1(M) near Washington

There are reports of an incident on the A1(M) near Washington which is causing potential delays for motorists.
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A social media post from North East Traffic News said: “There has been an accident on the A1(M) southbound between the A692 and A167 turn offs near Washington and Birtley.”

Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service have been contacted and we are awaiting further details.