Crash closes main North Yorkshire road – Police on scene

Police are warning drivers that a crash has closed a main road through North Yorkshire this evening (Saturday, 26 August).

The crash is on the A61 between Ripley and South Stainley, north of Harrogate.

North Yorkshire Police posted on X at 6.08pm: “We’re dealing with a road traffic collision on the A61 between Ripley and South Stainley.

“The road is currently closed and if possible motorists who are travelling between Harrogate and Ripon should find an alternative route.”