Two crashes on A1 cause tailbacks as far as Washington during morning rush hour

Drivers heading to work this morning are likely to find themselves in heavy traffic following two separate crashes on the A1.

North East Live Traffic has reported how traffic is heavy on the A1 by the Western Bypass, as a result of a collision near J69 Gateshead Quays and an additional minor crash near Lobley Hill at around 8am this morning, Friday, October 25.

The maps shows how far traffic has been backed up following two separate crashes on the A1. Google Maps.placeholder image
The maps shows how far traffic has been backed up following two separate crashes on the A1. Google Maps. | User (UGC)

There are now miles of tail backs reaching as far back as the Washington Services.

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