Serious Skoda Octavia crash on the A1 in Northumberland - 12 Dec 2025
Accident reference 2025101718521
Accident summary
On Friday 12 December 2025 at 23:16 a serious collision occurred near A1, Northumberland involving 2 vehicles (skoda octavia, goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2025101718521 |
| Police Reference | 101718521 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A1 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000057 |
| Current Highway Authority | E06000057 |
| LSOA Code | E01027450 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Enhanced Collision Data
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 1 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 0 |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SKODA OCTAVIA |
| Engine Capacity | 1498cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 47 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
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Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.