There are reports of serious traffic delays around York tonight (Thursday, November 28) following an accident on the A64.

Traffic reports shortly after 6pm tonight say emergency services have been dealing with an accident on A64 westbound from the A19 (Fulford Interchange, Fulford) to the A1036 Tadcaster Road (Bishopthorpe).

The incident, which is thought to have happened at 4.30pm, has sparked "long delays", reports say, adding there is congestion to Grimston Bar Interchange, with routes between York and Crockey Hill also very busy.

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