THERE was very heavy traffic on the A64 in both directions near Stockton On The Forest after a crash involving three cars.

The road was partially blocked following the accident, which happened on the westbound carriageway near Thompsons Fish and Chips Restaurant.

Police were called to the scene at about 3.50pm and closed the road but said it has now reopened.

Officers said nobody is believed to have suffered serious injuries.

Traffic stretched back to the ring road, A1237, at Hopgrove Roundabout and on the westbound carriageway drivers were queuing back to Whinny Lane.

But queues are now beginning to clear.