THE A64 has been cleared following a three-car crash earlier this afternoon.

Reports of the crash came in at around 12.10pm.

A police spokesperson said it involved three vehicles: a Mini, a Mercedes car and a lorry, on the eastbound carriageway of A64 near Rillington.

Following the crash traffic built up on the Scarborough-bound lane and there were delays to bus services.

A police spokesperson confirmed at 1.30pm that the road is clear awaiting recovery of the vehicles.