Woman, 22, dies in A1(M) crash as two men arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving

A 22-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle crash on the A1(M), with two men arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

At around 6.10pm on Sunday (Oct 4), a silver Ford Transit and a silver Volkswagen Golf were involved in a crash on the southbound carriageway of the A1(M) in the Barton area, between junctions 57 and 56.

Both vehicles had been travelling southbound at the time.

Emergency services attended, but a 22-year-old woman from Newcastle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A 31-year-old man from Newcastle and a 23-year-old man from Grimsby have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The road remained closed until 5am on Monday (Oct 5) while investigators examined the scene and the vehicles were recovered.

Police have launched an appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or either vehicle in the moments leading up to it. We are also appealing to anyone with dashcam footage that may have captured the vehicles prior to the collision or the collision itself.

“If you can help, please contact us using one of the following methods: Online: Upload information directly to our Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) by selecting the North Yorkshire Police tile: Public Portal.

“Or via Live Chat: Available via our website, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

If you are unable to use these options, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

“Please quote reference 12260195308 when providing information.”