Police officers said the road is blocked and traffic is heavy (Image: North Yorkshire Police)
A MAJOR road in North Yorkshire is blocked after a crash, causing heavy traffic to build up in the area.
North Yorkshire Police officers said they are dealing with a road traffic collision on the A61 at South Stainley.
A spokesperson for the police force said: "The road is currently blocked and traffic is heavy."
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to the scene at 15.43pm.
They said: "Crews attended a two vehicle road traffic collision.
"One person was trapped in one of the vehicles suffering a broken arm, crews released them into the care of waiting paramedics."
Motorists travelling between Harrogate and Ripon are advised to find an alternative route.
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