09 Apr 2025

A1 closed due to serious collision near Newcastle

Drivers in the north east are advised that the A1 is closed near Newcastle due to a serious collision.

The A1 was closed in both directions between junctions 73 and 75 following the collision, involving five vehicles, at 2.30am today (Wednesday 9 April 2025).

Emergency services are in attendance and the closure is likely to remain in place beyond peak times to allow for police to carry out their investigations.

About National Highways

National Highways is the wholly government-owned company responsible for modernising, maintaining and operating England’s motorways and major A roads.

View our press releases online at https://nationalhighways.co.uk/press/

Real-time traffic information for England’s motorways and major A roads is available via its website (https://trafficengland.com), local and national radio travel bulletins, electronic road signs and mobile apps. Local Twitter services are also available at https://nationalhighways.co.uk/about-us/social-media-use/.

For further information please contact National Highways' press office (24hrs) on 0844 693 1448 and select the most appropriate option below:

Option 1: National enquiries (9am to 5.30pm) & out of hours for urgent enquiries
Option 2: North West (between 9am & 5.30pm)
Option 3: Yorkshire, Humber and North East (between 9am & 5.30pm)
Option 4: West Midlands (between 9am & 5.30pm)
Option 5: East Midlands (between 9am & 5.30pm)
Option 6: East (between 9am & 5.30pm)
Option 7: South East (between 9am & 5.30pm)
Option 8: South West (between 9am & 5.30pm)