Traffic delays on the A1 in Northumberland after collision near Alnwick

Drivers have been warned to expect delays after a collision on the A1 in Northumberland.

A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: “At 12.10pm today (Friday) we received a report of a two-vehicle collision on the A1 southbound at Alnwick.

The A1 near Alnwick. Picture: Googleplaceholder image
The A1 near Alnwick. Picture: Google

“Emergency services are in attendance and no-one is reported to have been injured in the collision.

“One lane of the southbound carriageway has been closed to allow for recovery of the vehicles involved.”

Latest information from National Highways (Friday 3pm) indicates a lane closure on the A1 northbound entry slip from the A1068 and congestion on the A1 southbound at the junction with the A1068.

The latest incident comes just over 24 hours since two people were taken to hospital after a collision involving two vehicles on the A1 southbound near Alnwick.

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