A1 fatal crash: Can you help Police?

POLICE appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A1.

The crash involved a Renault Austral and Land Rover Defender and happened around 9.05am yesterday – Saturday, 21 March – near Torness Power Station.

The female front passenger of the Austral was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver and the rear passenger were taken to hospital for treatment.

Her next of kin have been informed, however formal identification has yet to take place.

The male driver of the Defender was also taken to hospital for treatment.

Sergeant Barry Sommerville of the Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who sadly died.

“Our enquiries are continuing and I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible.

“The road re-opened at 4.15pm on Saturday 21 March, 2026. I want to thank members of the public for their patience while we investigated this serious crash.”

Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0753 of 21 March, 2026.