What we know about A1(M) closure between Ripon and Catterick

The collision was reported at 11.15pm and emergency services attended the scene. A stretch of the motorway is closed from J50 to J52 and remains closed this morning. There is a diversion route in place for motorists to follow.

The #A1M[1] remains closed northbound between J50 #Ripon[2] and J51 #Northallerton[3] and southbound between J52 #Catterick[4] and J51 for a police-led incident. More information and diversion routes here: https://t.co/TfpupMuyiT pic.twitter.com/hT30W69rwV[5][6]

-- National Highways: Yorkshire (@HighwaysYORKS) December 14, 2023[7]

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "The A1 motorway between Ripon (J50) and Catterick (J52) has been closed in both directions due to a serious collision. "The collision was reported at around 11.15pm on Wednesday 13 December.

"The road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

"Motorists and asked to follow the diversions put in place and follow @HighwaysYORKS for the latest information.

"We will provide more information when we are able."

References

1. ^ #A1M (twitter.com)
2. ^ #Ripon (twitter.com)
3. ^ #Northallerton (twitter.com)
4. ^ #Catterick (twitter.com)
5. ^ https://t.co/TfpupMuyiT (t.co)
6. ^ pic.twitter.com/hT30W69rwV (t.co)
7. ^ December 14, 2023 (twitter.com)