A COACH that left the A1 today (Monday September 16) and ended up on a grass verge was not carrying passengers.

National Express confirmed that they are investigating how one of their coaches, which was left at the side of the A1 near Burtree, came to leave the road.

A spokesman said: “We are aware an empty service vehicle has left the carriageway of the A1 (M) and is awaiting recovery.

“No passengers were involved and we are investigating to find out what happened."