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THE A64 near York is likely to be closed for most of the night following a serious crash.

The Yorkshire Air Ambulance was called to the scene of the collision, which involved two vehicles and happened at 8pm at Flaxton, opposite the Jinnah restaurant near Harton.

"Emergency services are at the scene, and drivers are urged to avoid the area as the road is expected to be closed for some time," said a spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact police. Dial 101, press 1 and pass information on to the Force Control Room, quoting reference number NYP-24082021-0479."

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said it sent two pumps from Malton and one from Huntington to the crash, and the incident was ongoing.

Group manager Bob Hoskins tweeted that the air ambulance had been called to the scene and the road would be closed for most of the night whilst investigation work was carried out.

One man tweeted tonight that the crash had looked 'absolutely horrendous,' adding: "Thoughts to all involved and our amazing emergency services who have to deal with this. I’m still in shock from seeing it so cannot even begin to imagine what the guys helping had to see."