A64 crash: Air ambulance called and full closure both ways between Leeds and York after three car crash

A full closure is in place on a major road between Leeds and York after a serious crash involving three vehicles.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 25th Feb 2022, 14:38 BST
Updated 25th Feb 2022, 14:44 BST

It happened on the A64 between Bilbrough Top the junction with the A659.

The road is closed in both directions between those junctions.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance was in attendance.

The A64 is closed after a crash involved three vehicles. Photo: North Yorkshire Police.The A64 is closed after a crash involved three vehicles. Photo: North Yorkshire Police.
The A64 is closed after a crash involved three vehicles. Photo: North Yorkshire Police.

The westbound carriageway is now open.

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North Yorkshire Police said: "The A64 is currently closed eastbound due to a road traffic collision at Bilbrough.

"The A64 was closed in both directions for a short time to allow the air ambulance to land but the westbound carriageway is now open.

"Police, ambulance and fire crews are at the scene."

"Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible".

The AA reports congestion, stationary traffic and serious delays.

Highways England expects traffic to return to normal from 4.15pm.

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