Man, 20, tragically dies following A1M collision near Chester-Le-Street as two other men in hospital
The road was closed for over 12 hours
A man has sadly died following a collision on the A1(M) last night (April 26).
The incident happened on the northbound carriageway between junction 62, Carville, and junction 63, Chester-le-Street, at around 10.50pm yesterday (April 26).
The road was closed for over 12 hours as the emergency services dealt with the incident and police officers carried out their investigations.
A Durham Constabulary spokesperson said: “A black Mercedes A Class is believed to have struck the central reservation before coming to rest on its roof.
“Three occupants were in the car at the time of the collision. A 20-year-old man sustained critical injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
“A second man, also aged 20, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, in Newcastle. His condition is described as critical.
“A third man sustained serious injuries and was taken to the same hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.”
Police officers would like to hear from to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam footage of the vehicle prior to the incident.
Anyone with any information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit by emailing [email protected], or call 101 quoting incident number 516 of April 26.