Two people receive medical assistance after collision on A1 in Northumberland

Two people have received medical assistance following a collision on the A1 in Northumberland.
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A two-vehicle collision happened shortly after 2pm at the Shilbottle crossroads, south of Alnwick.

The southbound carriageway was closed for around 90 minutes but has now reopened.

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Emergency services, including North East Ambulance Service (NEAS), Northumbria Police and Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS), attended.

The A1 near Shilbottle.The A1 near Shilbottle.
The A1 near Shilbottle.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 2.05pm, we were alerted to a report of two vehicle collision on the A1 southbound near the Longframlington junction.

Passengers from both vehicles required medical assistance.

“Emergency crews remain at the scene.”