GV: A1M 'Several Fatalities' after huge Crash Involving two lorries

BGUK_2171868 - **Strictly No Daily Mail Online usage via BackGrid** A1M near to County Durham is closed in both directions after a multi vehicle serious accident with ‘several fatalities’. The A1(M) is closed in both directions due to a collision. Emergency services are currently on the scene between Bowburn and Carrville. Durham Constabulary are asking all motorists to avoid the area and find an alternative route. All emergency services are in attendance and the army have been asked to assist - the two bridges which run over the A1 are both closed to motorists and members of the public. Durham Police have issued the following: Emergency services are currently on the scene of a serious collision on the A1(M). The incident happened at 6.20pm today on the northbound carriageway at Bowburn. It involved several vehicles, including two lorries, one of which caught fire as a result of the collision. Sadly, there appear to have been fatalities. The road has been closed in both directions between Bradbury and Carrville. It is expected to remain closed for several hours while emergency services, including police, fire and the ambulance service, work at the scene. We would ask that people avoid the area and plan ahead if they are travelling this evening. Officers would like to speak to anyone who has any dashcam footage of the incident. Please contact Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 322 of July 15.