Four-vehicle crash closes A1 in both directions

The collision happened at 07:45 GMT near the junction at Hampeth, in Shilbottle

A four-vehicle collision has closed the A1 in Northumberland.

Police said it happened on the southbound side close to the turn-off for Shilbottle just south of Alnwick at 07:45 GMT.

Diversions are in place between the A697 and the A1068 with at least one HGV becoming stuck trying to find an alternative route.

A North East Ambulance spokesperson confirmed that one person was taken to hospital.

The A1 has been closed in both directions near Shilbottle since the collision at 07:45GMT

Deborah Wong from Swarland in Northumberland had to turn around after an HGV became stuck near Hazon.

"Fortunately it wasn't too bad to reroute because I had my baby with me."

"But the lady behind me was travelling from Suffolk and relying on sat nav but the men by the HGV helped her with directions."

One HGV became stuck trying to find an alternative route

The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAS) also confirmed it had attended the scene.

"We arrived on scene at 8:51 and worked with the North East Ambulance Service to treat the patient," a spokesperson said.

"The patient received advanced interventions before being transported to hospital by road, accompanied by our team."

Roads leading on to the A1 between Alnwick and Morpeth are also closed