Overview
- Yorkshire Ambulance Service received a 5:10am call about a collision near Junction 53 and took one patient to Darlington Memorial Hospital.
- A separate car fire was reported at 7:49am on the southbound A1(M) between Junctions 55 and 56, between Scotch Corner and Barton.
- County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service sent one Darlington engine, used a hose reel to extinguish the fire, and left the scene at 8:38am.
- National Highways closed two of three southbound lanes during the fire response, causing delays for morning motorists.
- Durham Police and North East Ambulance Service did not attend the fire, and North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Ambulance Service were approached for comment.