POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a crash which happened on the motorway in County Durham.

The crash happened at about 6.20am on Saturday, April 29 on the southbound carriageway of the A1(M).

It took place between the Bowburn services and Bradbury, around 1.5 miles before junction 60.

A black Mercedes A180 collided with the rear of a silver Renault Grand Scenic, resulting in the Renault leaving the carriageway.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or the manner of driving of the black Mercedes car prior to that.

  • Anyone with information is asked to call PC 2092 Simon Hogg of the Road Policing Unit via 101.