A MAIN road near York has been blocked by a crash.

The A19 at Escrick, between York and Selby, was partially blocked this lunchtime, with traffic queueing, although the road has since been cleared and traffic is esing.

The crash happened near the entrance to the Parsonage Hotel.

North Yorkshire Police said officers were still at the scene.

Tadcaster Road in York was also blocked by a crash earlier but police said the road had since re-opened.