The A174 at Sandsend, near Whitby, has been blocked by a serious crash (Image: The Press)
A ROAD in a North Yorkshire town was blocked by a serious crash for several hours earlier this evening.
North Yorkshire Police tweeted that the collision had happened on the A174 at Sandsend, near Whitby.
It said officers were at the scene and the road was closed at East Row Bridge while emergency services worked at the scene.
"Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible," it added.
Policd said at 8.30pm that the road had now reopened.
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