Updated: Road reopens after crash near York

A main road north of York that was closed by a crash for most of the day today (Wednesday) has reopened.

The collision happened on the A59 at Hessay close to the junction with New Road.

The AA reported there was slow traffic in both directions.

The RAC reported: “Road blocked and queueing traffic due to accident

“A59 both ways blocked, queueing traffic due to accident from New Road (North Yorkshire) to Marston Lane (Hessay).”

There were diversions in place. One YorkMix reader said the A59 was fully closed, then a car following the diversion drove into a ditch, temporarily blocking the alternative route.

Buses were being delayed or diverted:

Due to the A59 been closed we are seeing extremely heavy traffic through Acomb, the A43 school service to @AHSYork is currently stuck in traffic on the way to Stonebow.

Please remain at your stop the bus will arrive.

— York Pullman Bus Company (@YorkPullmanBus) January 10, 2024

Service Update #770H

Due to the A59 being closed, we are diverting to the start point.

Please remain at your stops, the service is likely to be around 20minutes late.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused. pic.twitter.com/jAPHdxOwly

— Reliance Buses (@Reliancebus) January 10, 2024

The road has now reopened and traffic flow is back to normal.