The road is closed between junctions 60 and 61. It is expected to remain closed for some time due to the severity of the incident. There are diversions: It is recommended to drive north to follow the solid square symbol, exiting junction 60 and taking the A689, A177 and A688 before returning to A1. Traffic to the south should follow the compact roundabout along the A688, A177 and A689. National Highways said shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday: “The A1M in Durham County is closed in both directions between the J60 (Bradbury) and J61 (Bowburn) due to a serious collision between two cars and a pedestrian. Emergency services, including the Durham Police Department, are present. “National Highway Traffic officers also provide on-scene assistance with traffic management. “Due to the seriousness of the incident, the road is expected to remain closed for a long time.” Motorists in the area are advised to leave extra time for their journey and use an alternative route if possible. The Inrix traffic service reports that the traffic is temporarily blocked. This is breaking news. Follow our live blog below for the latest updates. For more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea.