NewsUK NewsRoad Traffic AccidentsTwo people have died and three others are seriously injured after a crash on the A1 in Northumberland in the early hours of Saturday19:35, 30 May 2026A crash on the A1 in Northumberland has left two people dead and three others seriously injured.‌Northumbria Police was alerted shortly before 4am on Saturday to a two-vehicle collision on the A1 at the junction for Wandylaw, north of Alnwick.‌It is reported that a silver Nissan Juke was travelling southbound when, for reasons yet to be established, it collided with a blue Vauxhall Corsa travelling in the opposite direction. Emergency services attended the scene, where the drivers of both vehicles - a woman in her 50s from the Juke and a man in his 40s from the Corsa - were sadly pronounced dead.‌Two passengers in the Juke - a woman in her 20s and a secondary-school-aged boy - along with a female passenger from the Corsa in her 20s, have been taken to hospital with serious injuries and remain in hospital. The next of kin of all occupants have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.A section of the A1 in both directions between Ellingham and Purdy Lodge was closed for around ten hours, but has since reopened, Chronicle Live reports.‌Officers from Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are especially keen to hear from anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the collision.Sergeant Alex Partington, of Northumbria Police, said: "This is a devastating incident where two people have tragically lost their lives while three others remain in a serious condition. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of all affected at this incredibly difficult time, and we will continue to support them in any way we can."He added: "Our investigation to establish the exact circumstances leading to this collision is now under way, and we are already conducting a range of enquiries. We are now appealing to any motorists or witnesses who were travelling in the area at this time to come forward.Article continues below"We are particularly keen to hear from those who have dashcam footage which may have captured the collision or this section of road in the moments leading to it. No matter how insignificant your information may seem, it could prove vital to our investigation and help provide answers to the loved ones of all affected."Anyone with information or footage is asked to send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat and online report forms on the force's website. Those unable to make contact in these ways can call 101. Individuals are asked to quote reference NP-20260530-0159.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsRoad Traffic AccidentsMotorways