AN accident involving seven vehicles led to delays and tailbacks on one of the region’s busiest roads.

The incident on the south-bound lane of the A1 (M) near Scotch Corner forced the Highways Agency setting up local diversions.

However the road was re-opened to traffic at around 2.30pm after the debris had been cleared.

The smash happened at around 11.37am today, December 30, and is believed to have begun when a black Vauxhall Insignia collided with the central reservation.

The impact is thought to have caused a domino effect with other vehicles involved including a red Mini, white Ford Transit, black Mercedes SLK, black VW Beetle, blue Toyota Previa and a silver Ford Mondeo.

Most suffered front or rear end damage and paramedics treated some of the occupants at the scene however all the injuries are believed to be minor.