A1(M) and A64 in North Yorkshire closed after serious crash

A1M crash
The A1(M) is closed in both directions. Credit: National Highways

Drivers in North Yorkshire faced severe delays on Friday after the A1(M) was closed following a serious crash.

The motorway was shut in both directions following an incident near junction 44 for Tadcaster at around 12.30am.

A section of the A64 westbound approaching the A1(M) was also closed.

Northbound traffic on the A1(M) was being diverted up and over the junction via the exit and entry slip roads. Southbound traffic was being filtered onto the eastbound A64 to turn at Headley Bar and return to re-join the road.

There were long queues on the A1(M) Credit: National Highways

A National Highways spokesperson said: "Due to the serious nature of the incident police collision investigation are ongoing and the road is expected to remain closed through the morning."

There were delays of at least 90 minutes and around six miles of congestion approaching junction 44 in both directions.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "Closures are expected to be in place for some time, so please check local travel advice and plan your journey accordingly."

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