Drivers were being urged to avoid the area after a car burst into flames on a major road near York.

Queues were building on the A64 eastbound near the A19 Fulford interchange this morning (Tuesday, April 9), City of York Council said.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the petrol Ford Fiesta was destroyed by the fire.

Three fire crews were called to the scene at 10.18am.

A service spokesperson added: “The cause of the fire was an engine fault. Crews used two dry powder extinguishers, one hose reel jet and two breathing apparatus to deal with the incident.”

At 11.55am a council spokesperson said the queues had started to clear.

North Yorkshire Police said it had officers on the scene to "ensure everyone is safe".

The AA said drivers were facing "severe delays" of 13 minutes on the A64 eastbound between the A1036 Tadcaster Road and A1079 Hull Road.

But at 12pm it said the delays were down to five minutes on the road.