Full closure on A64 as air ambulance arrives after serious crash

Emergency services were called to the scene at 7.58am on Monday, July 7.

The crash happened on the A64 westbound near Tadcaster.

There was a full lane closure on the westbound carriageway.

One lane was closed eastbound.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance attended to treat casualties.

North Yorkshire Police confirmed a person has been taken by air ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary.

North Yorkshire Police Traffic Bureau said on Twitter: "A64 Westbound at Bilbrough top CLOSED due to a serious RTC.

"One lane on the Eastbound carriageway is also closed. Please avoid the area while crews deal with the scene."

At 9.25am a police spokesperson said the road was due to reopen but lane two would remain closed for recovery.