A64 delays: North Yorkshire road closed between York & Malton after 'serious' accident causes oil spill

A major carriageway in North Yorkshire has been closed following a serious collision. National Highways said the A64 is closed in both directions between the A1237 (York) and B1248 (Malton) due to the incident.

The traffic service said emergency services including North Yorkshire Police are in attendance. It added: “Recovery are on scene and are removing the vehicles involved. There has also been an oil spillage on the carriageway that will be assessed and treated before the carriageway reopens. 

“Traffic is being diverted via local routes. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”