THE A19 near Selby was closed earlier today after a serious accident.

Emergency services were called to the scene after a serious crash between York and Selby.

The accident involved one vehicle and happened just before 4.30pm, said police. Both police and paramedics went to the scene in Barlby near the A63 turn-off.

The road was closed between A63 and A163 for around six hours after the accident, to allow for accident investigation work, and traffic was diverted through Barlby.

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