Three people taken to hospital after crash on the A1 in Northumberland

The collision happened near Felton around 12.30pm on Sunday, October 18.

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said, "We received a call at 12.23 (Sunday 18 October 2026) to reports of a serious road traffic collision involving two vehicles on the A1 south near Alnwick.

"We sent four emergency ambulances, a specialist paramedic and a clinical team leader to the scene.

"Two patients were pre alerted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, one was taken to Cramlington hospital and a child was treated and discharged at the scene."

The road remains closed while investigation work is carried out.

National Highways has posted: “The A1 in Northumberland is closed in both directions between the A697 at Morpeth and the A1068 at Alnwick following a serious multi‑vehicle collision reported at approx 12:32.

“Northumbria Police are leading the response and have closed the road due to the serious nature of the collision, allowing emergency services to respond safely.

“The closure is expected to remain place for several hours for collision investigation works. Following this recovery and clear up work will take place.”

In an update at 6pm it added: "#A1 remains closed in both directions between A697 #Morpeth and A1068 #Alnwick in #Northumberland due to a collision.

“@northumbriapol on scene while investigations taking place.

“There's no current delays on the approach.”

Northumbria Police has posted: “The A1 is currently closed at Felton in Northumberland.

“This follows a collision on the southbound side of the road shortly before 12.30pm today (Sunday).

“Emergency services are in attendance and a section of the road is closed in both directions.

“A diversion is currently in place through Felton and West Thirston via the B6345.”

There was also a collision at the A1 junction with South Charlton on Saturday morning.

Diversion Routes

Road users travelling northbound are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol visible on local road signs.

Driving north, exit the A1 at Causey Park.

Continue straight ahead for approx. 2 miles. At the junction, turn right.

Continue straight ahead for approx. 2 miles at the junction, turn left onto the B1337 eastbound and follow for just over 1 mile.

At the roundabout, continue straight ahead onto the A1068.

At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit to remain on the A1068. Follow the A1068 for approximately 5 miles.

At the next two roundabout, take the 1st exit to remain on the A1068.

After approx. 9 miles, at the roundabout, continue straight ahead onto the B6346.

At the next junction, turn right on the B1340.

Travel on the B1340 and re-join the A1 northbound.

Road users travelling southbound are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol visible on local road signs.

Driving south, exit the A1 at Alnwick. Merge onto the A1068.

At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and remain on the A1068.

At the next roundabout, take the 4th exit and remain on the A1068.

After approx. 3 miles, at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit ont the A1068.

Remain on the A1068 for approx. 4 miles. At the junction, turn left on the A1068.

At the next junction, turn right, remaining on the A1068.

At the next two roundabout, take the 2nd exit to remain on the A1068.

After approximately 5 miles, at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the B1337.

After around 1 mile, take a slight right turn, leaving the B1337, Continue straight ahead for approximately 2 miles.

At the junction, turn left. Continue straight ahead for approx. 2 miles.

Reaching the junction, turn left to re-join the A1 southbound.