A stretch of the A64 south of York has reopened after a lorry fire.
North Yorkshire Police said at 11.07pm: “We’re currently dealing with a lorry fire on A64 at Hazlewood Castle.
“The A64 currently closed in both directions.
A64 Hazlewood Castle
“Westbound is closed from the A162 junction to junction 44 of the A1M.
“On the Eastbound carriageway it’s closed from junction 44 of the A1M and vehicles can re-join at the A659 junction onto A64 eastbound.”
One witness said there was lots of smoke from the lorry fire billowing across the road.
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said crews from Tadcaster, York and Acomb were called to the westbound carriageway of the A64 at 9.48pm.
A spokesperson said: “The fire caused 100% fire damage, and was caused by overheated brakes.
“Crews used eight breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, lighting, thermal imaging camera, and a water bowser, to extinguish the fire.”
At 5.12am National Highways Yorkshire said the road had reopened and thanked everyone for their patience.