A19 traffic: A19 in North Yorkshire to be closed until midday after major crash

Highways Yorkshire said the A19 southbound between the A684 (near Osmotherley) and A61/A168 (near South Kilvington) is closed due to a serious collision near Knayton.

Emergency services including North Yorkshire Police are in attendance.

National Highways and contractors are also on scene to assist with traffic management.

Collision investigation is being undertaken by Police and recovery is likely to be protracted. Due to this, the road is expected to remain closed until at least midday today.

Road users are being diverted via the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs:

Exit the A19 southbound at the junction with the A684 and join the A684 heading west towards Northallerton.

Follow the A684 for approx. 5.3 miles until the first mini roundabout on the edge of Northallerton (North moor Road) and take the first exit to continue on the A684.

At the A684/A167 roundabout take the 1st exit and immediately at the next roundabout (A167/Bullamore Road) take the 2nd exit onto the A167.

Proceed on the A167 for approx. 600m and at the roundabout with the A168, take the 1st exit onto the A168 Thirsk Road.

Follow the A168 for approx. 6.9 miles back to the A19 and at the South Kilvington roundabout take the 2nd exit to rejoin the A19 southbound to continue your journey.

UPDATE 10.20AM:

The A19 is now open southbound between A684 for Osmotherley and A168 South Kilvington following the serious collision.

On scene investigation works have been completed, Highways Yorkshire said.

There are currently no significant delays in the area.