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A1 County Durham: Police Incident Shuts Major Road
11 Oct
Summary
- A1 northbound in County Durham closed due to police incident.
- Emergency services are at the scene, investigation is ongoing.
- No estimated duration for road reopening has been provided.

A section of the A1 northbound in County Durham has been closed due to an ongoing police-led incident. The closure affects the carriageway between J61 Bowburn Interchange and J62 Carrville Interchange. Authorities have not provided an estimated time for when the road will reopen.
Durham Police and the North East Ambulance Service responded to the scene. National Highways Traffic Officers are assisting in managing the closures. A thorough police investigation is currently in progress at the location. It has been confirmed that no vehicles or individuals are currently trapped within the closed section.