Major delays on A64 after 'serious' crash

Drivers are being warned about long delays after a serious crash shut part of the A64 near York in the early hours of this morning (20 October).

Police say a van and a lorry were involved in the incident, which occurred at around 3:15am.

North Yorkshire Police, North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and Yorkshire Ambulance Service all responded with National Highways Traffic Officers providing support in the form of emergency traffic management.

The westbound side reopened at 7am, but the eastbound carriageway remains closed up to the A1237 at Askham Bryan.

National Highways have confirmed diversions are in place.

Road users travelling eastbound are advised to follow the 'Solid Square' diversion symbol on road signs:

• Exit the A64 at Askham Bryan and at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A1237, towards Harrogate and Thirsk
• Remain on the A1237 for approximately 10 miles to the Hopgrove Roundabout, where you can re-join the A64

If you’re heading that way, you’re being advised to plan ahead or even delay your journey.

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