Second A1(M) crash casualty dies at Newcastle RVI after car flipped onto roof following collision

The man was taken to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary for treatment as the A1(M) was closed for hours after a serious crash in County Durham involving a black Mercedes

18:58, 28 Apr 2026

Heavy traffic on the A1 on Monday after a overnight crash on Sunday evening near Chester Le Street(Image: Simon Greener/Newcastle Chronicle)

A second man has died following a collision on the A1(M) near Chester-le-Street, Police have confirmed today. The incident happened on the northbound carriageway between junction 62 and 63 at around 10.50pm on Sunday (April 26).

A black Mercedes A Class is believed to have "struck the central reservation" before coming to rest on its roof. Three occupants were in the car at the time of the collision.

The driver of the car, a 20-year-old man, sustained critical injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.[1]

A Durham Constabulary spokesperson said: "A second man, also aged 20, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, in Newcastle.

Sadly, he died as a result of his injuries yesterday evening.

"Their families have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. A third man sustained serious injuries and was taken hospital for treatment, where he remains in a stable condition."

Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the vehicle prior to the incident.

Anyone with any information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit by emailing [email protected], or call 101 quoting incident number 516 of April 26.

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