ROAD closures are in place in a North Yorkshire town following a serious collision in the area - and emergency services are on the scene.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police confirmed that officers are at the scene of a crash in Harrogate.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Road closures are in place on Rowden Lane and the Killinghall roundabout near to Chain Bar Lane and Skipton Road to allow emergency services to deal with the incident.

York Press: Rowden Lane at the junction with Skipton Road in HarrogateRowden Lane at the junction with Skipton Road in Harrogate (Image: Google Street View)

"Motorists are advised to avoid the area and look for alternative routes."

North Yorkshire Police shared this news on Twitter.