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Diversion routes for A1(M) drivers as motorway closed after County Durham crash
Drivers on the A1(M) will face delays during this morning’s rush hour after a crash late on Sunday left the motorway shut.
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Drivers on the A1(M) will face delays during this morning’s rush hour after a crash late on Sunday left the motorway shut.
The A1(M) has been closed since late on Sunday (April 26) night after a crash and remains closed this morning (Monday, April 27) heading into the busy morning rush hour. We'll bring you updates as we
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