A woman has been taken to hospital after crashing during a medical episode while at the wheel on the A1.

The incident took place at 5.30am (February 26) on the A1 northbound, close to junction 69.

Police were told that a driver had suffered a medical episode while driving on the road.

She was then taken to hospital and her condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

The slip road onto the A184 is currently closed and one lane of the A1 is also closed.

The police are advising drivers to find alternative routes.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "At 5.30am today (Monday), we received a report of a one-vehicle collision on the A1 northbound, close to junction 69.

"It was reported that a motorist had experienced a medical episode while driving on the road.

"Emergency services attended and the motorist was taken to hospital.

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"Her condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

"The northbound slip road to the A184 is currently closed while one lane of the A1 is also closed.

"Motorists are advised to use alternative routes if possible."