A MAJOR road in York city centre is has now reopened after a police incident.

Micklegate in York has been closed both ways for several hours this morning (February 2) after a police incident over between Skeldergate and George Hudson Street.

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One eye witness reported that a lorry had become stuck trying to turn into Coney Street and the road had to be closed while it was released.

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The Press has contacted North Yorkshire Police for comment and we'll add it here once we hear back.