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| Five-vehicle crash involving police cars shuts A1 in Newcastle | |
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| The crash happened just before 02:30 BST at junction 75 in Denton | The crash happened just before 02:30 BST at junction 75 in Denton |
| A section of the A1 has been closed in both directions following a five-vehicle collision which involved police cars. | A section of the A1 has been closed in both directions following a five-vehicle collision which involved police cars. |
| The collision happened just before 02:30 BST on the northbound carriageway near junction 75 and the Denton Burn roundabout, Newcastle. | |
| Pictures from the scene show damaged police vehicles and a car seemingly on its side, with debris strewn across the road. | Pictures from the scene show damaged police vehicles and a car seemingly on its side, with debris strewn across the road. |
| The road between junction 73 and 75 is expected to remain shut until the afternoon while a police investigation is carried out, National Highways said, with diversions in place. | |
| Drivers have been advised to find alternative routes if possible. | Drivers have been advised to find alternative routes if possible. |
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