Dramatic footage shows crane catching fire on A64 near Tadcaster

The A64 eastbound has reopened after a crane caught fire near Tadcaster closing both sides of the road.

Emergency repairs were needed on the carriageway and the removal of the 100-tonne crane, which has now been extinguished.

Pete Gregory from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue told ITV News the fire is thought to have started in the engine compartment, but the cause has not yet been determined.

He added that the driver was uninjured but in shock after 30,000 litres of water had to be used to extinguish the huge fire ball.

Diversions were in place taking eastbound traffic along the A659 through the market town of Tadcaster to re-join the A64 past the incident.

People on social media said they had been stuck since 7am as emergency services worked to put out the fire.

The fire also affected an event featuring fitness expert Joe Wicks at Castle Howard, near Malton.

He tweeted he had delayed the start of the session to allow people more time to get there.