A section of the A69 near Hexham remains closed in both directions after a serious collision, with police continuing their investigation at the scene.
The closure runs from the Hexham Road junction to the B6319 Haydon Bridge Crossroads. National Highways North East said the road was expected to remain shut for several hours because of the collision.
What happened on the A69
The incident is believed to have happened shortly before 2pm on Saturday afternoon. The nature of the collision and the number of people involved have not been confirmed in the available information.
Officers from Northumbria Police remain at the location while investigation work is carried out. The closure affects both directions of the A69, meaning drivers travelling through the affected section near Hexham and Haydon Bridge face disruption.
Police and ambulance updates
ChronicleLive reported that it had contacted Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service for further information. No additional details about injuries, vehicles or any arrests were available in the supplied report.
Drivers should allow extra time and check the latest official travel information before setting out. The available update did not provide a reopening time; it said only that the closure was expected to continue for several hours.