ANOTHER serious collision has closed the A1(M) in County Durham.

The road is now closed between junction 62 at Carrville and junction 61 at Bowburn following a multiple-vehicle collision.

There is also a lane 2 closure on the northbound carriageway while emergency services work at the scene.

Read more: Durham police appeal for A1(M) witnesses after horror crash

The incident involved multiple vehicles, the Highways Agency said.

 

Traffic reports suggest eight vehicles were involved.

A Highways Agency statement said: "Emergency services including Durham Constabulary are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.

"Please be aware there is also a lane 2 closure on the northbound carriageway whilst emergency services work at scene. 

"Please note there was already a closure in place within J61 following an earlier collision so any traffic caught within the J62 to J61 closure will be diverted via the exit and entry slip roads at J61. 

"If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."

A diversion is in place and motorists are advised there may be long delays

It follows another serious collision at junction 61 on Friday morning.

Emergency services were called at about 10.35am after a motorist driving on the A177 flyover crashed through the safety barrier and landed on the central reservation.

Following thes earlier incident a man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. A woman in her mid-40s suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital.

Details of the diversion in place: 

Road users are advised to follow the solid diamond symbol on road signs

  • Exit at J63 (Chester-Le-Street interchange) and take the 3rd exit off the roundabout onto the A167 southbound
  • At the roundabout adjacent to the Thinford Inn take the 1st exit onto the A688 eastbound
  • Follow the A688 east for approx. 2 miles and at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A688 northbound
  • Re-join the A1(M) at J61 (Bowburn interchange)

Motorists caught within the closure are being turned around from the back of the queue.

People are being asked to remain their vehicles and await further instructions from traffic officers.

 

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