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Everything we know so far as A1 crash in Cambridgeshire leaves road closed to traffic

The air ambulance and other emergency services have been deployed to the scene on Saturday

• 18:01, 24 AUG 2024
• Updated 18:54, 24 AUG 2024

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Emergency services including the air ambulance have been called to a 'serious' crash on the A1(M) in Cambridgeshire today (Saturday, August 24). Police, paramedics and firefighters are all at the scene following the incident on the southbound carriageway.

The road is currently shut to traffic between Junction 15 (Sawtry) and Junction 13 (Brampton). A diversion route is in place as a result of the closure.

The crash is reported to have taken place at around 4.30pm. The road is expected to remain closed throughout the day as a result of the incident, according to National Highways.

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Diversion route: A1(M) diversion route as 'serious' crash leaves road closed

A number of vehicles, including at least one car, are understood to have been involved. Traffic was also been held on the northbound carriageway to allow the air ambulance to land - although the northbound carriageway has now reopened.

The crash comes as millions of extra journeys are expected to take place across the UK over the August Bank Holiday weekend. National Highways has advised people to expect delays on the approach to the closure and the diversion route.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "The A1(M) in Cambridgeshire is closed southbound between J16 (Sawtry) and J13 (A1 - Brampton) following a serious multiple vehicle collision. The northbound carriageway is now open with all lanes flowing.

"All emergency services remain at the scene with Cambridgeshire police leading the response. Traffic Officers and contractors have implemented strategic closures as the road is likely to remain closed throughout the evening."

A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said: "A1 northbound carriageway Alconbury is now open. A1 southbound J15-14 Alconbury still remains closed at this time."

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A1 southbound closed following crash which led to hour-long delays near Newark

Surrounding routes were also congested during evening rush hour

• Updated 18:24, 9 AUG 2024

Drivers faced significant delays on a major A-road in Nottinghamshire following a road traffic collision. The A1 remained closed southbound for over an hour, with motorists experiencing delays of at least 60 minutes at rush hour on Friday, August 9.

The closure stretched between the B6325 at North Muskham and the A46 at Winthrope near Newark-on-Trent. National Highways advised drivers to allow extra time for their journeys.

In a statement on X (previously Twitter), posted just before 5pm, they said: "Lane 2 (of 2) is closed on the A1 Nottinghamshire southbound between B6325 (North Muskham) & A46 (Winthorpe) near Newark-on-Trent following a collision. Long delays of at least 60 minutes on approach with 5 miles of congestion.

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"Please allow extra time for your journey." They then confirmed the road reopened at around 6.10pm, with residual delays of 40 minutes.

There was no information regarding casualties, but Nottinghamshire Police has been approached for comment.

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A1 reopens but long delays remain

The National Highways have confirmed on X (previously Twitter) at 6.11pm that the A1 has now reopened after being closed southbound due to a road traffic collision. The statement reads: "All lanes have re-opened on the A1 in Nottinghamshire southbound between B6325 (North Muskham) & A46 (Winthorpe) near Newark-on-Trent following a collision.

"Residual delays of 40 minutes, please still allow extra time for your journey. Thank you for your patience."

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A Google Traffic map shows congestion is still present on routes surrounding Newark-on-Trent following a two-car carsh on the A1 southbound this afternoon. Traffic on the A1 and A46 is currently heavy and moderate.

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Heavy traffic around Newark and "two cars involved"

Traffic on routes surrounding Newark-on-trent is currently heavy following the accident on the A1 soutbound. Traffic monitoring website Inrix states that two cars were involved in the collision.

It is unclear whether any casualties resulted from the crash, but Nottinghamshire Live has contacted Nottinghamshire Police regarding this. Inrix states: "Long delays and one lane closed due to accident, two cars involved on A1 Southbound before A46 (Newark Showground / Air Museum Turn Off).

"Congestion to the Carlton on Trent turn off. The A616 from North Muskham to the A46 Cattlemarket Roundabout is also congested as traffic seeks an alternative route."

The National Highways have reported on Twitter just before 5pm that both lanes on the A1 soutbound were closed.

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Three 'seriously injured' as multi-vehicle crash closes A1 Southbound near Ferrybridge

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• Thursday 29 August 2024 at 3:19pm

A serious three vehicle collision has shut the A1 near Ferrybridge.

Three people are reported to have sustained serious injuries with a number of others were also reported to be walking wounded.

The National Highways said all emergency services including the Air Ambulance are in attendance.

Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.

West Yorkshire Police said the incident was reported just after midday, closing the road southbound between J41 (M62) and J40 (Ferrybridge).

Officers are warning drivers to delay their journeys, seek alternative routes, and allow extra time.

The southbound traffic is currently being diverted through the M62 and towards J33.

The Northbound carriageway was also closed but has now since reopened.

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Latest live A1 traffic news

A1 and a1(m) traffic news and real time updates; get the latest info on a1 traffic delays, roadworks, accidents and snow.

Even though the A1 is just an A road, it is still one of the most important, most busy routes in the UK. At 410 miles in length it certainly has the scale of a motorway, linking together two capitals in the form of London and Edinburgh, as well as many other towns and cities besides.

Inevitably, the A1’s length makes delays almost inevitable, and these are only made worse by the fact that the A1 consists of just two lanes. So if you’re travelling along some (or heaven forbid, all) of it, you could save yourself a lot of time by staying up to date with the latest traffic news and accident updates available on this page.

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With roadworks seemingly a permanent fixture on the A1, and with the usual mix of incidents and traffic jams to contend with, it’s far from likely that you’ll complete your journey without any delays. And your odds get even worse when the weather intervenes, especially when it snows. But by using the following information, you should be able to improve your odds…

Below you can find all the latest A1 and A1(M) traffic information via our specially built Twitter feed, which draws real-time alerts from the Highways Agency, official police accounts and other traffic news feeds. We’ve also got a live traffic map so you can pick out incidents as they happen, and there’s a list of important intersections as well...

A1 and A1M live traffic map

The A1 passes through North London and over the M25, then keeps heading North past Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, Letchworth, Peterborough, Grantham, Newark, Doncaster, Leeds, Harrogate, York, Ripon, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Alnwick and Berwick.

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The map below shows live updates on the current problem areas of the A1 and A1M for roadworks, accidents or general congestion causing delays on the road...   

A1 and A1(M) History

Dick Turpin and his ilk were the cause of many early hold-ups on the A1 back in the days of stagecoach travel (when it was known as the Great North Road), but you’ll be extremely unlucky to be accosted by a highwayman today. There are plenty of reports of theft of goods and fuel from parked up lorries in certain sections of the A1, but the average motorist can generally expect safe passage.

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However there are still plenty of (often closed) coaching inns along the route that have links to the early days of turnpike travel – including some famous ones like the Ram Jam Inn between Stamford and Grantham.

The A1 was first named as such in 1921 by the Ministry of Transport, but it basically follows a North-South route that has been documented since Roman times.

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Along its length, the A1 and A1(M) has junctions with many significant major roads including:

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Traffic and Travel live updates: A69 closed in Northumberland after lorry fire

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• Updated 17:58, 27 AUG 2024

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The A69 at Northumberland has been closed due to a lorry fire. There is currently queueing traffic due to the fire from the A686 (Haydon Bridge) to Hexham Road junction (Warden).

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Slow traffic in Gosforth, Newcastle

There is the usual slow traffic on The approaches at Benton Park Road double roundabouts.

Delays on the Central Motorway in Newcastle

There are delays on A167(M) Central Motorway Southbound from B1318 Great North Road to A186 City Road (Swanhouse Roundabout).

Queueing traffic at Moor Farm roundabout

There is queueing traffic on A19 at A189 / A1171 / B1505 (Moor Farm Roundabout).

20 minute travel time on the A1

There is traffic congestion on A1 Western Bypass Southbound from Metro Centre to A6127 / A167 (Bowes Incline Angel Of The North). Travel time is 20 minutes.

Collision cleared on A194

The collision has now been cleared on A194 Leam Lane Eastbound at A19 (Lindisfarne Roundabout).

All lanes are now open.

Slow traffic across the North East

There is currently slow traffic on the following roads:

Howdon: A19 Southbound at the Tyne Tunnel. Travel time is ten minutes.

• Annitsford: A19 at A189 / A1171 / B1505 (Moor Farm Roundabout). Travel time is five minutes.
• Durham: A690 between A1(M) Carville Roundabout and A181 (Gilesgate roundabout).

Heavy traffic on the Central Motorway

There is heavy traffic on A167(M) Central Motorway Southbound from B1318 Great North Road to A186 City Road (Swanhouse Roundabout).

Traffic congestion on A1

There is traffic congestion on A1 Western Bypass Southbound from Metro Centre to A6127 / A167 (Bowes Incline Angel Of The North). Travel time is 25 minutes.

Collision in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside

There has been a collision in Boldon Colliery on the A194 Leam Lane Eastbound at A19 (Lindisfarne Roundabout).

One lane is blocked and there is slow traffic in the area.

A69 has now reopened

The section of the A69 which has been closed following a lorry fire has now reopened.

There are temporary traffic lights in place.

Traffic is coping well.

Section of A69 remains closed in both directions

A section of the A69 remains closed in both directions near Warden, Northumberland.

This is due to the earlier lorry fire between Hexham Road junction (Warden) to the A686 (Haydon Bridge).

The incident has been ongoing since 10.30am this morning.

Stop-start traffic on the Central Motorway

There is stop-start traffic on A167(M) Central Motorway Southbound from B1318 Great North Road to A186 City Road (Swanhouse Roundabout). Travel time is ten minutes.

Slow traffic at the Tyne Tunnel

There is slow traffic on A19 Southbound at the Tyne Tunnel in Howdon, North Tyneside.

Travel time is ten minutes.

Traffic congestion on the A1

There is currently traffic congestion on A1 Western Bypass Southbound from Metro Centre to A6127 / A167 (Bowes Incline Angel Of The North). Travel time is 25 minutes.

A69 remains closed in both directions

The A69 remains closed in both directions near Warden in Northumberland.

This is due t a lorry fire between Hexham Road junction (Warden) to the A686 (Haydon Bridge).

Emergency services remain on A69

Emergency services remain on scene at the A69.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said:

At 10.20am today (Tuesday) we received a report of a vehicle fire on the A69 at Haydon Bridge, in Northumberland. Emergency services are in attendance. A section of the road is closed in both directions and motorists should use alternative routes where possible.

A69 closed due to lorry fire in Northumberland

The A69 is closed in both directions at Northumberland and there's queueing traffic due to a lorry fire from the A686 ( Haydon Bridge) to Hexham Road junction (Warden).

Traffic now returned to normal

Traffic has returned to normal following the earlier accident on the A19 around A189 (Moor Farm Roundabout).

Vehicle overturned in Cramlington

Drivers are being urged to find alternative routes after a vehicle overturned on the A19 at Cramlington.

Emergency services are currently on scene.

Shortly before 9am today (Tuesday), we received a report of a vehicle which had overturned on Moor Farm Roundabout, in Cramlington. Emergency services are currently in attendance. Motorists should use alternative routes if possible.

A19 partially blocked in Northumberland due to accident

A19 partially blocked, queueing traffic due to accident around A189 (Moor Farm Roundabout). Congestion to the A19 as traffic queues from Killingworth Junction. It's also congested on the A189 approach from Cramlington.

Slow traffic at Tyne Tunnel

Slow traffic on A19 Northbound at the Tyne Tunnel. Travel time is ten minutes.

Slow traffic on A69

Slow traffic on A69 Eastbound from A6085 Ponteland Road (Throckley Turn Off) to A1 Western Bypass (Denton Burn Roundabout).

Slow traffic on Tyne Bridge

Slow traffic on A167 in both directions at the Tyne Bridge. In the roadworks area.

Engineering works on Metro

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Shohei Ohtani's dog Decoy throws perfect first pitch at Dodgers game

It turns out Shohei Ohtani's dog can pitch, too.

On Wednesday night, the Dutch Kooikerhondje named Decoy perfectly executed the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Wearing his own Dodgers uniform, Decoy patiently waited on the pitcher's mound until Ohtani squatted at home plate. Then Decoy grabbed the ball in his mouth and ran it over to Ohtani, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Decoy then gave his owner a high-five with his paws.

Fans had flocked to the sold-out game that night, eager to get hold of a new Ohtani bobblehead, this time featuring him holding his famous dog. On his first bobblehead night in May, Ohtani, a two-time American League MVP, also drew a sellout crowd.

He continued his show during the game, smashing his 42nd home run of the season at his first at-bat as the Dodgers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-4.

Ohtani is a two-way phenom, excelling as both a hitter and a pitcher, but he will only be hitting this season after his second elbow operation .

In an interview after the game, he said it took three weeks for him to train Decoy for the pitch.

"I think I was more nervous for the ceremonial pitch than Decoy," Ohtani said. "But I'm glad everything went well."

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Live: M5 chaos as 'back to school' rush begins

Holidaymakers are starting to leave Devon

• Updated 16:15, 30 AUG 2024

Delays have formed on the M5 between Devon and Somerset after a crash. One lane is closed at the border, between Tiverton and Wellington, with drivers stuck in traffic in the area.

It comes ahead of what is expected to be a busy weekend on the roads, as holidaymakers and travellers return home from their holidays before school starts in September. National Highways traffic cameras show long delays building along the M5 at several busy intervals.

Inrix says: "Queueing traffic and one lane closed due to accident on M5 Northbound from J27 A361 (Tiverton) to J26 A38 (Wellington).Camera shows lane three (of three) is closed."

This is a live blog. Scroll down for updates.

• All traffic stopped after Devon crash 15:29
• Hour-long delays 15:24

Queueing traffic

Queueing traffic due to earlier accident on M5 Southbound from J28 A373 Honiton Road ( Cullompton / Service Area) to J29 A3015 Honiton Road (Exeter / Honiton ).

Long holiday delays

Long delays due to holiday traffic on M4 Westbound at J20 M5 J15 (Almondsbury Interchange). Congestion to before J19 (M32 / Bristol).

'Severe delays'

Severe delays and one lane closed due to multi-vehicle accident on M5 Southbound from J28 A373 Honiton Road ( Cullompton / Service Area) to J29 A3015 Honiton Road (Exeter / Honiton ). Traffic was held briefly around 15:15.

90-minute delays

National Highways said "there are currently delays of 1 and a half hours against expected traffic," between junctions 28 and 29

Crash clears near Wellington

Traffic easing, earlier accident on M5 Northbound from J27 A361 ( Tiverton ) to J26 A38 (Wellington).

Long delays as lane closed

Long delays and one lane closed due to multi-vehicle accident on M5 Southbound from J28 A373 Honiton Road ( Cullompton / Service Area) to J29 A3015 Honiton Road (Exeter / Honiton ). Traffic was held briefly around 15:15.

Holiday traffic up near Bristol

Long delays due to holiday traffic on M5 Avonmouth Bridge Southbound at J19 A369 (Portishead). Congestion to J15 (M4 interchange).Traffic in patches.

All traffic stopped after Devon crash

All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to multi-vehicle accident on M5 Southbound from J28 A373 Honiton Road (Cullompton / Service Area) to J29 A3015 Honiton Road (Exeter / Honiton). Held around 15:15.

Hour-long delays

National Highways has said there are delays of around an hour on the M5, particularly at the Devon-Smerset border.

South West traffic delays

Crash on hard shoulder

Queueing traffic due to accident, now on the hard shoulder on M5 Northbound from J27 A361 ( Tiverton ) to J26 A38 (Wellington). Camera shows lane three (of three) was closed.

Huge queues form on motorway

Queuing M5 traffic

Queueing traffic and one lane closed due to accident on M5 Northbound from J27 A361 (Tiverton) to J26 A38 (Wellington).Camera shows lane three (of three) is closed.

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