THE A1(M) northbound has cleared following a multi-vehicle smash this morning.

A Mitsubishi L200 pick-up was involved in an crash with other vehicles including a Dacia Sandero on the A1(M) northbound in County Durham between Junction 61 (Bowburn) and Junction 62 (Carrville).

There were delays in both directions but the motorway is now clear.

The Northern Echo:
Major delays on the A1(M) after a multi-vehicle accident. Picture: TOM BANKS