MOTORISTS have been warned to expect delays after a crash on the A1(M) in County Durham. 

One lane has now reopened but traffic remains slow due to a collision on A1(M) Southbound from J64 A195 Western Highway (Washington) to J63 A167 (Chester-Le-Street). 

There is congestion to Washington Services. The Northbound carriageway is also really busy as traffic slows.

More to follow. 

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