Four people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash involving two vehicles on the A64 near York.

Four ambulances and a rapid response team were called to scene at 5.20pm today (Friday, May 10).

The road is closed in both direction at Whitwell, between York and Malton, as emergency services deal with the incident.

North Yorkshire Police said tonight that the closure would last some time.

A spokesperson said: "Please avoid the A64 around Whitwell on the Hill. We are working at the scene of a serious collision there.

"The road is completely closed in both directions and likely to remain so for some time. Please seek alternative routes."

York Press: A map showing the part of the A64 closed by the incident. Picture: Google mapsA map showing the part of the A64 closed by the incident. Picture: Google maps

A spokesperson for Yorkshire Ambulance Service said: "We received an emergency call at 5.20pm on Friday to a report of a collision involving two vehicles on the A64 near Whitwell.

"A number of ambulance resources including four ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and two team leaders were dispatched to the scene.

"Four patients were conveyed to hospital - one patient to Leeds General Infirmary and three to York Hospital."

More to follow.