Crash partially blocks A1079 near York

A crash on the A1079 east of York is causing problems this afternoon (Wednesday, 9 October).

It is near Wilberfoss, close to the junction with the road to Newton on Derwent.

It was reported at about 12.30pm. One witness said there is “debris all over the place and lots of traffic”.

The AA reports the road is “partially blocked and slow traffic due to crash on A1079 both ways at the Newton upon Derwent turn off”.