A section of the A1 in Northumberland has been closed in both directions between Morpeth and Alnwick following a serious multi-vehicle crash. The collision occurred at around 12.32pm today.
Two people were rushed to the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle and one person was taken to Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in Cramlington. A child was treated and discharged at the scene.
Northumbria Police is investigating the collision. Diversion routes have been put in place.