Contractors in the north east are racing to repair a huge sinkhole which has opened on the A1.
The hole is at least 3m deep and around 6.5m diameter and is believed to be related to old mine workings in the area.
As a result the A1 northbound is currently closed between junctions 67 (Coal House) and 68 (Lobley Hill) on the western side of Newcastle and Gateshead.
Work has been ongoing overnight and is expected to continue throughout today to investigate the extent of the hole, and start the necessary repair to make the carriageway safe for traffic.
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