UPDATED 12.58PM: The road has now reopened after the earlier accident.
A MAIN road is closed in one direction after an accident.
The A170 is currently closed westboud at Brompton by Sawdon, near Scabrorough, from the Sawdon turn-off to Town End, the Rushton turn-off after a crash.
There is queuing traffic and it's affecting journeys between Scarborough and Pickering.
The road has been closed since around 10.45am today (November 8).
Drivers are being asked to find alternate routes while the closure remains in force.
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