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Emergency services are at a serious crash in Harrogate.
North Yorkshire Police said: “Road closures are in place on Rowden Lane and the Killinghall roundabout near to Chain Bar Lane and Skipton Road to allow emergency services to deal with the incident.
“Please avoid the area.”
An incident that closed a road near Selby has been cleared.
As we reported earlier, the A63 was blocked close to the post office in Monk Fryston.
The road has now been cleared and traffic is flowing freely.
The A63 at Monk Fryston near Selby is closed this morning (Monday).
A YorkMix Radio listener told us that the road is shut due to a police incident near the post office.
“All the back roads are clogged up with lorries and cars as most are single track,” they said.
The crash which was partially blocking the A64 has been cleared.
As we reported earlier, it had partially blocked the A64 eastbound from Headley Bar to the A659.
The road is now running normally.
A crash has is causing problems on the A64 this morning (Thursday, 2 February).
The collision has partially blocked the A64 eastbound from Headley Bar to the A659.
The AA is reporting congestion to junction 44 of the A1(M).
The incident occurred at around 7.10am.
Here’s the latest in the A19 crash.
Emergency services are dealing with a serious HGV collision on the southbound carriageway of the A19 about one mile from the Osmotherley junction.
The southbound carriageway is expected to remain closed for several hours with diversions in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Highways England also had to close the nearby northbound carriage while they cleared mattresses and other debris from the road after a skip wagon shed its load having travelled on the A684 via Ellerbeck.
The northbound carriageway reopened at 12.25pm.
Both incidents were reported at around 10.30am today (Wednesday 1 February 2023).
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to make a report via the North Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101, option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.
Please quote reference NYP-01022023-0142 when providing details.
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on the A19.
The road is closed in both directions between the A684 Northallerton turn and the A172 Cleveland Tontine junction.
It is “due to a serious collision which has resulted in a lorry leaving the carriageway”.
More to follow.
An overturned tanker is blocking the A1M in North Yorkshire today (Wednesday).
The collision has happened at J42, the Selby Fork interchange, and it is blocking both lanes.
The closure reaches J41 for the M62. There’s congestion to routes through Fairburn, Brotherton and Darrington as traffic diverts.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Overturned tanker A1 J42 South Milford which is blocking both lanes.
“Due to potential hazardous material leaking from the vehicle, if you are caught in traffic on the A1 please stay in your vehicles and keep windows closed while officers deal with the situation.
“Motorists who were planning to travel along this section of the A1 are advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes.”
The lorry that was blocking the A170 has been cleared and the road reopened.
Drivers are being warned to avoid a key stretch of road this lunchtime after an incident with a lorry.
The A170 at the bottom of Sutton Bank near Thirsk is closed after an HGV became stuck across both carriageways.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The road is expected to remain closed for several hours. Motorists are asked to please avoid the area and use alternative routes.”
The crash which was causing problems on a York road earlier has been cleared.
We reported that the collision on Dodsworth Avenue, close to the junction with Pottery Lane, had created queues in both directions.
However, the incident is now over and traffic is flowing freely.
A crash has been reported on Dodsworth Avenue in York this evening (Wednesday, 18 January).
It is near to the junction with Pottery Lane.
The AA is reporting heavy traffic both ways along Dodsworth Avenue.
It was first reported at 4.23pm. We will update with more when we have it.
A crash in York has caused rush hour problems this evening (Tuesday, 10 January).
The collision was on the westbound A1237 York outer ring road before the A1036 Malton Road junction.
It was reported at 5.33pm, according to the AA.
There is also very slow traffic in both directions on the A64 near Flaxton Moor.
It is not yet clear whether this is caused by the A1237 incident or another crash.
It’s also affecting bus routes:
A crash on a road in York is causing congestion this morning (Thursday, 5 January).
It is on Askham Lane near the junction with Cornlands Road.
First reported at 7.21am, the collision is causing “heavy traffic and restrictions”, the AA reports.
The scene of the crash
The earlier crash on the Hull Road A1079 has been cleared.
The collision had partially blocked the road near Kexby Stray.
But the incident has been dealt with and traffic is flowing again.
A crash is causing traffic problems on a major road into York this morning (Monday, 14 November).
The A1079 Hull Road is partially blocked near the junction with Kexby Stray, close to the Dunnington turn-off.
The AA reports there is “heavy traffic due to crash on A1079 both ways”.
More as we get it.
The scene of the crash
The crash that blocked the A64 has now been cleared.
The collision had blocked the road eastbound from the A1036 Tadcaster Road to A19 (Fulford Interchange).
Traffic is now flowing freely.
There are long queues on the York Outer Ring Road this lunchtime (Friday, 11 November).
A crash on the A64 has blocked the road eastbound from the A1036 Tadcaster Road to A19 (Fulford Interchange).
The AA reports: “Severe delays of eleven minutes on A64 Eastbound between A64 and A1237. Average speed 10mph.”
A road that was closed for a while this morning has reopened.
We reported earlier that Bellhouse Way was blocked between Foxwood Lane and Oldman Court.
But the obstruction has been cleared and traffic is flowing again.
A road is closed in Foxwood, York, this morning (Wednesday, 2 November).
Bellhouse Way is blocked both ways between Foxwood Lane and Oldman Court.
Traffic is ‘coping well’ but buses are being diverted:
The scene of the crash
A road is closed near South Milford this morning (Wednesday, 19 October).
The collision on the A162 has closed the road both ways between Monk Fryston Roundabout and South Milford.
YorkMix Radio reports police are on the scene, and queues are lasting up to an hour.
The scene of the crash
A York road has fully reopened after a crash this morning.
The collision, thought to involve a van, was on the southbound carriageway of Nunnery Lane, near the Trafalgar Bay pub.
Police were on the scene directing traffic around the incident, which has caused traffic to be very slow in the area.
But by 9.12am the road was cleared and reopened.
We have no information on casualties as yet.
A crash is causing problems on a key York road this morning (Tuesday, 18 October).
The collision is on Nunnery Lane, close to Victor Street. Witnesses say it is on the southbound carriageway near the Trafalgar Bay pub.
Traffic is slow and it is causing jams around the area.
More when we get it.
The M62 is closed in both directions due to a serious collision.
Emergency services are at the crash between Junctions 33 Ferrybridge and 34 Whitley.
A car transporter has struck bridge at Beal Lane, between Knottingley and Eggborough.
The motorway is currently closed east and westbound and the closure includes the bridge Beal Lane from Sudforth Lane.
A structural engineer has been called to inspect the damage to the bridge.
North Yorkshire Police said: “It is expected that both the bridge and the M62 East and West at this location will be closed for some time.
“Please avoid the area. If you witnessed the incident and have not already spoken to us, please call 101 quoting incident reference 1220181379.”
A crash has partially blocked the A59 this morning (Tuesday, 11 October).
The collision is near Poppleton Bar Park and Ride, close to the junction with the A1237 outer ring road.
The AA reports the incident, which happened during the morning rush hour, has been causing slow traffic.
A crash involving two cars has blocked a road in York this afternoon (Monday).
The collision was on Strensall Road, Earswick.
North Yorkshire Police said: “Reports of a two car collision on Strensall Rd in Earswick. Road blocked at the moment.
“Please avoid if possible.”
Traffic is slow in the area.
A crash has closed the A19 this morning (Friday, 30 September).
This is from North Yorkshire Police: “The northbound carriageway of the A19 is currently closed from the Cleveland Tontine junction to Trenholme Lane due to a serious collision.
“Traffic is being diverted up the A172. Please avoid the area if possible.”
According to National Highways Yorkshire, the incident is expected to clear between midday and 12.15 pm.
The crash on the A1(M) near York has been cleared.
We reported earlier that an overturned vehicle had closed a lane on the southbound carriageway, from J44 A64 (York / Tadcaster) to J43 M1 interchange this morning (Tuesday, 27 September).
That lane has now reopened. Traffic is still slow but should be back to normal soon.
A crash is causing problems on the A1(M) near York this morning (Tuesday, 27 September).
One lane is closed and there’s slow traffic due to the crash on the southbound carriageway, from J44 A64 (York / Tadcaster) to J43 M1 interchange.
Lane one (of four) is closed due to an overturned vehicle.
According to National Highways, the road is expected to clear between 9.30am and 9.45am.
They expect traffic to return to normal between 10.15am and 10.30am.
The crash which partially blocked the A64 has been cleared.
As we reported earlier, the incident was near the Barr Lane turn off to Stockton on the Forest.
Traffic is now running normally.
A crash has been reported on a key route into York this morning (Thursday, 8 September).
It is on the A64 near the Barr Lane turn off to Stockton on the Forest.
Traffic is slow and building in the area.
We’ll update when we know more.
The A1M has reopened.
As we reported earlier, the road was closed northbound between junctions 42 and 43.
It followed a collision in the early hours, crash investigations and an oil spillage.
The incident caused rush hour congestion which is now easing.
The A1M is closed northbound this morning after a crash in the early hours.
There’s queuing traffic after the closure between J42 the A63 Selby fork and the M1 Aberford bypass.
Following the collision, reported at 12.52am, an oil spill and crash investigation work has kept the road closed.
A diversion is in place. Drivers should follow the solid square symbol, via the A63 and A656 through Micklefield to the M1 junction 47.
Three crashes have been causing problems on York main roads this morning.
The A19 is partially blocked both ways at Amblers Lane, close to Shipton by Beningbrough.
This is causing slow traffic, according to the AA.
This has been followed by a crash on the A1036 Tadcaster Road at its junction with Sim Balk Lane, near York College.
Traffic is coping well.
And there’s also been a collision on Top Lane, Copmanthorpe. It is partially blocked both ways near Hallcroft Lane.
We’ll update when we have more.
A crash, said to involve a bus, has caused disruption on a main road near York this afternoon (Monday, 22 August).
It happened on the A1079 Hull Road, close to the Esso garage and the turnoff to Dunnington.
The road is partially blocked, with traffic said to be queuing both ways.
The scene of the crash
A crash on the A1237 York outer ring road has left it partially blocked.
It is partially blocked both ways on between the A59 Roman Road and Great North Way.
There is no word of any casualties.
A crash is causing problems on a key York road this evening (Tuesday, 9 August).
The collision is on the A19 Fulford Road. It is at the junction of Maple Grove, which is opposite Imphal Barracks and close to the Iceland and Aldi stores.
According to the AA, the incident is leading to slow traffic, although the road is still open.
The scene of the crash
Good news from National Highways Yorkshire – the A66 has reopened.
It was closed following a multi-vehicle crash near Scotch Corner.
National Highways said: “There are no significant delays in the area. Thanks for your patience this afternoon.”
The A66 in North Yorkshire is closed in both directions due to a multi-vehicle collision
It is shut between the A1M J53 (Scotch Corner) and the A67 (Bowes), with at least four vehicles involved.
Emergency services including North Yorkshire Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene providing assistance.
Eastbound traffic for A1M north is advised to follow the solid diamond diversion symbol.
Eastbound traffic for the A1M south is advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol.
Westbound traffic, or traffic travelling from further afield is advised to use alternative trans-pennine routes such as the M62 or A69.
Here’s the latest from LNER as severe problems hit our railways again.
They say: “We’re currently experiencing major disruption to our train services due to damage to the overhead electric wires between London Kings Cross and Peterborough.
“All lines are blocked and are expected to remain so for the rest of day.
“We are advising not to travel today, Tuesday 26 July, between London Kings Cross and Peterborough due to the severity of today’s disruption.
“Please do not go to London Kings Cross station today.
“For stations north of Peterborough, we will operate a very limited service. However this will be subject to disruption and short notice cancellations.”
This comes a day before strike action is due to cripple the railways again.
“Customers with tickets dated Tuesday 26 July can use their tickets at no extra cost on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July,” LNER says. “Please note that is not possible to use tickets tomorrow, Wednesday 27 July, as there is a reduced timetable operating due to industrial action.“
If you want a refund you can go here.
Away from the railways, a YorkMix Radio listener informs us of a road closure that’s happening this week.
Oxton Lane, Bolton Percy to Tadcaster is closed daily from 7.30am to 5.30pm for five days from today.
The road closure
Disruption to rail services to and from London Kings Cross is expected until the end of the day, National Rail has warned.
It says:
Damage to the overhead electric wires between Peterborough and Stevenage means all lines are currently blocked.
As a result of this, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 120 minutes or revised.
Major disruption is expected until the end of the day.
The routes affected include:
More information here.
Passengers hit by today’s rail disruption can use their tickets later this week, says LNER.
With a train strike hitting tomorrow, the rail operators say tickets can be deferred until 28 and 29 July only.
It tweeted: “We strongly advise customers to make a new seat reservation for travel.”
You can reserve seats here.
Rail passengers going north and south of York on the East Coast Main Line are being hit by severe delays and cancellations.
Due to problems with the overhead lines, services are currently unable to run in or out of London Kings Cross.
Damage to electric wires between Peterborough and Stevenage means all lines are currently blocked.
LNER says: “As a result of this, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
“Major disruption is expected until 11am.”
Meanwhile trains running north are being delayed due to “emergency services dealing with an incident”. We have no more details on that one yet.
This comes the day before another rail strike which is set to cause yet more disruption to travellers.
More as we get it.
There will be no quick fix to get Wigginton Road moving again.
The road, which has been closed from York Hospital to Crichton Avenue, is not set to reopen until Sunday, it has just been revealed.
Two separate water main bursts have caused the closure, and engineers are now at the scene looking to put things right – but it’s a long job.
A Yorkshire Water spokesperson told YorkMix:
We have experienced two unrelated bursts on a large water main on Wigginton Road.
The bursts have caused significant damage to the road surface.
Our teams are working hard to complete the repairs quickly and reinstate the road to keep disruption to a minimum.
We are expecting the road to reopen on Sunday.
The closure of Wigginton Road this morning has created serious traffic problems across the city centre.
As at 10.15am there was congestion:
Most routes around the city centre are busy, and the Northern section of the outer ring road near Clifton Moor is very slow too.
The closure of Wigginton Road this morning is clearly having a major impact on York Hospital.
They are asking anyone travelling to plan ahead.
The York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust tweeted: “If you are coming to #York Hospital today, please note the main road near the hospital is closed due to a burst water main. Please plan ahead”
Bus companies have revealed their diversions after Wigginton Road was closed by water main bursts.
Here’s what First York are saying:
And this from Reliance:
