A man has died after a collision in Northumberland.
The 28-year-old suffered fatal injuries and passed away in hospital shortly after crashing into a HGV on the A1 near Felton.
The driver had been travelling on the southbound carriageway in a BMW at around 1.30am when he collided with the HGV which was travelling northbound.
Emergency services attended and the while police carry out accident investigation work and the vehicles involved are recovered.
Officers are now appealing for anyone with any dashcam footage to come forward and help with their enquiries.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "Diversions are in place for drivers.
"The northern closure is A1 junction with the minor road for West Moor and turn off for Felton and West Thirston.
"The southern closure is at the junction with the A697.
"Officers and partners are working hard to get the road reopened as quickly as possible.
"Anyone who has any information or dashcam footage that may be able to help officers with enquiries is asked to get in touch with police via 101 and quote reference number 41 04/04/19."
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