UPDATED 3.05PM: The road has now reopened and the accident has been cleared.

 

A MAJOR road in North Yorkshire is currently closed both ways after a crash.

Reports are coming in that the A19 is currently shut both ways at Thirkleby with heavy traffic due to an accident between The Avenue and Low Lane, the Coxwold turn-off.

It's affecting traffic between Thirsk and York.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area if at all possible.

More to follow.