Crash on the A64 cleared

The crash that closed a section of the A64 earlier today (Friday, 4 August) has now been cleared.

As YorkMix reported earlier, the collision happened on the A64 westbound near Tadcaster between the A659 York Road and the A162 at about 7.45am.

It caused long tailbacks to Bilbrough Top.

At 11.35am, National Highways Yorkshire issued this update: “The scene is now clear and the A64 has re-opened in North Yorkshire westbound between the A659 and the A162 near Tadcaster following a collision.

“Thank you for your patience, please have a safe onward journey.”