A CRASH blocked the A64 westbound between York and Malton for almost two hours today.

A Land Rover towing a trailer containing four cows overturned at 11.20 this morning at Huttons Ambo.

The driver suffered minor injuries and did not require medical treatment, while the animals were secured in a nearby field.

One of the cows suffered cuts to its mouth and leg in the incident.

North Yorkshire Police has confirmed the westbound carriageway re-opened at 12.50pm after the vehicles were recovered.