There has been a crash on the A1(M) in County Durham.
It happened on the northbound carriageway of the motorway, to the north of junction 61, at Bowburn.
The road is now reopen after being closed earlier.
All lanes are now open on the #A1M northbound between J61 #Spennymoor and J62 #Durham following a multi vehicle collision.
— National Highways: North-East (@HighwaysNEAST) July 30, 2022
Please allow extra time if travelling in the area as delays of 15 mins and approx.2 miles of congestion remain. pic.twitter.com/OL5vayA5ZN
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It is believed up to six vehicles have been involved.
It is not believed there are any serious injuries at this time.
In a statement at about lunchtime, a Durham Police spokesperson said: "Officers are currently dealing with a collision on the northbound carriageway of the A1(M) just north of Junction 61 (Bowburn).
"Please avoid the area and find an alternative route where possible.
"There are not believed to be any serious injuries at this time.
"Thank you for your patience, and we will update once the traffic returns to normal."
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