LIVE - 'Serious' multi-car crash closes A1 in both directions causing mile-long delays

A 'serious' crash involving multiple vehicles has closed part of the A1 in Northumberland, with a mile-long tailback reported.

Good afternoon, welcome to this Northern Echo live breaking news blog.
The A1 in Northumberland is currently closed in both directions following a 'serious' crash involving multiple vehicles.
It’s Joshua Nichol signing on to keep you up to date with this breaking story as it develops.
If you have any more information about the incident and it’s safe to do so, please get in touch with me:
Email: joshua.nichol@newsquest.co.uk
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