BMW 3 Series and Mercedes Glc Class crash on the A1(M) in County Durham - 13 Jul 2025

Accident reference 2025111615480

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 13 July 2025 at 14:50 a slight collision occurred near A1(M), County Durham involving 2 vehicles (bmw 3 series, mercedes glc class) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.649710, -1.514960

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2025111615480
Police Reference 111615480
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Durham
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A1(M)
Second Road A1(M)
Road Type Slip road
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E06000047
Current Highway Authority E06000047
LSOA Code E01020828

Junction Information

Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Carriageway Hazards None

Enhanced Collision Data

Injury Based Classification Yes
Adjusted Serious Casualties 0
Adjusted Slight Casualties 1

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model BMW 3 SERIES
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Personal business or leisure

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES GLC CLASS
Engine Capacity 2143cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead

Driver Information

Age 62
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 36
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 62
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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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.