What we know so far about morpeth a1 crash that saw horse killed

A HORSE IS UNDERSTOOD TO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN A ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION AT MORPETH 08:22, 02 Jun 2025Updated 08:44, 02 Jun 2025 A horse has been killed in a collision on the A1 at Morpeth.

The incident was first flagged by highways bosses shortly after 4am. One person has also been taken to hospital with minor injuries. Both carriageways were shut for some time - but then the

northbound road re-opened around 6.30am. The southbound carriageway remained closed at 8am. This is what we know so far: WHAT HAPPENED? At around 4am National Highways North East reported

that the A1 was blocked at Morpeth- between the town itself and Stannington. At this stage, the agency reported that this was due to reports of "horses in the road". It is

understood around six horses were in the road. One has been hit by a vehicle and died at the scene of its injuries. The other horses have been secured. The road remained fully closed for

several hours, but at around 5.45am it was confirmed that the northbound carriageway had been re-opened. A diversion remained in place southbound. National Highways reported that the

incident had involved a collision between a horse and a vehicle. The highways agency confirmed Northumbria Police were on the scene. One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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NORTHUMBERLAND NEWS AS IT BREAKS, SENT DIRECTLY TO YOUR PHONE. WHERE IS THE INCIDENT? The road has been closed just south of Morpeth. That's between the exit for the A197 for the town

itself and the exit for the B1337 at Stannington. WHAT HAS THE POLICE SAID? A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Just before 3am this morning (Monday), we received a report of a

collision on the A1 southbound carriageway at Morpeth. It was reported a vehicle has collided with a horse – which was on the carriageway. "Emergency services attended, and one person

was taken to hospital with injuries described as minor. Sadly, the animal died of its injuries at the scene." The police continued: "Officers worked to ensure another four horses

which were near the road were secured. The road was closed for a short time to allow the vehicle and animal to be recovered but has since re-opened to traffic.” WHAT HAVE TRAFFIC BOSSES

SAID? In a statement online, National Highways said: "The A1 in Northumberland is closed southbound between the A197 (Morpeth) and the B1337 (Stannington) due to a collision involving a

vehicle and a horse. Emergency services including Northumberland Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene providing assistance with traffic

management." Article continues below Traffic England's website shows that it is believed the road will be returned to normal operations by between 9am and 9.15am. OUR CHRONICLELIVE

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