News you can trust since 1849
NationalWorldTV
BREAKING
undefined
Nadine Dorries to stand down as MP with immediate effect
Teenager who collapsed in playground died of natural causes
Heat-health alert extended as hot weather expected to last days
Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended
Three people hospitalised after boy, 16 arrested at private school

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.
By Sophie Brownson
Published 25th Oct 2019, 08:43 BST- 1 min read
Updated 25th Oct 2019, 09:56 BST
The maps shows how far traffic has been backed up following two separate crashes on the A1. Google Maps.The maps shows how far traffic has been backed up following two separate crashes on the A1. Google Maps.
The maps shows how far traffic has been backed up following two separate crashes on the A1. Google Maps.

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.

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