Serious crash closes road near North Yorkshire town

Police issued an alert for a road closure in the Dales at 2.43pm this afternoon (Monday, 22 January).

The A684 near between Constable Burton and Harmby, close to Leyburn, is closed due to a serious collision and is expected to remain closed for several hours.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A diversion has been put in place, please follow the alternative route.”