Two people die following early-morning crash on A1 north of Alnwick

Two people have died and three people have been taken to hospital following a two car crash on the A1 north of Alnwick.

A silver Nissan Juke was travelling south when it was involved in a collision with a blue Vauxhall Corsa travelling in the opposite direction.

The tragedy unfolded at the junction for Wandylaw shortly before 4am today (Saturday).

Both drivers - a man in his 40s and a woman in her 50s - were pronounced dead at the scene.

Two passengers in the Juke - a woman in her 20s and a secondary-school aged boy – along with a female passenger from the Corsa in her 20s, have all been taken to hospital for treatment for injuries, described as "serious".

Police say their next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.

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It's the latest in a series of serious and fatal crashes on the cross-border route in recent weeks.

A section of the A1 was closed in both directions between Ellingham and Purdy Lodge for about ten hours, but has since reopened.

Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit is now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

They are especially keen to hear from anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the crash.

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Sergeant Alex Partington said: “This is a devastating incident where two people have tragically lost their lives while three others remain in a serious condition.

“I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of all affected at this incredibly difficult time, and we will continue to support them in any way we can.

“Our investigation to establish the exact circumstances leading to this collision is now under way, and we are already conducting a range of enquiries.

“We are now appealing to any motorists or witnesses who were travelling in the area at this time to come forward.

“We are particularly keen to hear from those who have dashcam footage which may have captured the collision or this section of road in the moments leading to it."

And they added: “No matter how insignificant your information may seem, it could prove vital to our investigation and help provide answers to the loved ones of all affected.”

Anyone with information or footage should get in touch by sending Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, or by using live chat and report forms on the Force’s website. Those unable to make contact in these ways can call 101.

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