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🕐 Last verified 5 Mar, 20:45

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA1(M)
DirectionSouthbound
RegionNorth East
CountyGateshead District
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedThu 5 Mar, 17:39
Cleared20:45
Lasted3h 5m
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather🌤️ Mainly clear
ReferenceREF-22357760
Views233

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A1(M) southbound at the Washington Birtley services between J65 and J64 | Southbound | Accident

Location : The A1M southbound at junction J64 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:45 and 23:00 on 5 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 5 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

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Not because of this crash. It cleared at 20:45 UK time on Thu 5 Mar. See the A1(M) right now.

What happened on the A1(M) on 5 Mar 2026?

Crash on the A1(M) southbound J65 to J64 in Gateshead District, reported at 17:39 UK time on Thu 5 Mar. Cleared at 20:45.

How long did it last?

3h 5m, from 17:39 UK time on Thu 5 Mar.

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