The first signs of local flooding are starting to occur between Hexham and Sandgate 1 northbound lane is closed and traffic is moving slowly.
The advice is not to drive through flooded waters as this could lead to you and your car being washed away, Emergency services don’t want to see you, but they will risk their lives to save you if you do become stuck.
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