Drivers were being urged to avoid the area after a crash on a main road into York.

The crash happened on the A1036 Tadcaster Road, between Sim Balk and the Moor Lane roundabout at Tesco, this morning (Wednesday, September 25).

It involved a motorcycle and a car with police on the scene, according to an eye witness.

The AA said traffic was backed up to St Helens Road and moving slowly.

“Please avoid the area if possible,” added a City of York Council spokesperson earlier.

Shortly after 11.45am, the council confirmed that the crash had been cleared and the road was open as normal.

The crash was affecting bus services in the area.

York Pullman Bus Company said its My 21 service is unable to serve Askham Bar Tesco, Middlethorpe Grove or South Bank due to road closures as a result of the accident.

"Due to an accident near York College the 1010 service from Colton will be unable to serve Askham Bar Tesco or Middlethorpe Grove or South Bank, the police have closed the road," a spokesperson said on X.

Coastliner said the crash was also affecting its bus routes. 

"Due to an incident near York College, Coastliner will be diverting between Old Moor Lane and Copmanthorpe," they said on X, adding that stops would be missed, towards Malton, at Copmanthorpe, Tadcaster Road and York College, and towards Leeds at York College and Copmanthorpe Top Lane.

"We apologise for any inconvenience," they said.

The Press has contacted North Yorkshire Police for more information.