Seven Hospitalised After Serious A1 Head-On Crash in Northumberland
A stretch of the A1 in Northumberland was closed in both directions following a horrific head-on collision on Saturday evening, resulting in eight casualties and seven people being rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
Details of the Incident
The two-vehicle crash occurred near Purdey Lodge, leading to the closure of the major A-road between the B1340 at Denwick and the A1167 at Berwick Upon Tweed for several hours. Emergency services were called to the scene at 7.30pm, with a significant response including four ambulance crews, a specialist paramedic, a clinical team leader, and a Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) crew.
Injuries and Response
A spokesperson for the North East Ambulance Service confirmed that eight patients were treated in total. Two victims sustained serious injuries to the head and leg, while a further six suffered minor injuries. The road remained closed until Sunday morning, with National Highways deploying resources to assist with traffic management during the closure.
The incident highlights the severe impact of such collisions on both individuals and local infrastructure, disrupting travel and requiring extensive emergency coordination.
