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Fatal Collision on the A69 Near Hexham Claims One Life
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Core Event
On Saturday, September 26, a head-on collision occurred on the A69 between Hexham and Haydon Bridge. A blue Volkswagen Tiguan driven by a woman in her 60s was struck by a black Honda travelling in the opposite direction at approximately 1:20 p.m. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The Honda driver, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries that police say are not believed to be life-threatening. The road remained closed for several hours before reopening around 11 p.m.
Official Statements & Investigation
Northumbria Police’s serious collision investigation unit has launched a full inquiry. Sgt Greg Huntley expressed sympathy for the victim’s family and urged anyone who was in the area, especially those with dash-cam or CCTV footage, to contact the force. The police have also informed the woman’s next of kin and are providing support. North East Ambulance Service officials confirmed that two patients received treatment for serious head and body injuries before being conveyed to hospital.
Verbatim Quote
- “We were called at 1.20pm yesterday to a road traffic collision on the A69 near Hexham involving two vehicles. We dispatched three emergency care ambulance crews, the air ambulance and a duty officer to the scene. They treated two patients for serious injuries to head and body before conveying to hospital.” — North East Ambulance Service
Data & Statistics
- Date of collision: September 26 (occurred)
- Time of initial emergency call: 1:20 p.m.
- Vehicles involved: one blue Volkswagen Tiguan, one black Honda
- Fatalities: 1 (woman, 60s)
- Hospitalised with serious injuries: 1 (man, 30s)
- Emergency resources deployed: three ambulance crews, an air-ambulance helicopter, and a duty officer
What Comes Next
Northumbria Police’s investigation remains ongoing, with officers specifically requesting dash-cam or CCTV recordings from motorists who passed the site. Information can be submitted via the force’s live-chat, online report form, or direct message, referencing incident number NP-20260926-0535. The police appeal continues as they seek to determine the cause of the collision.