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An investigation is underway into a serious crash which has closed a main road in North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire Police said the A170 is expected to remain closed near Pickering until “at least this afternoon (Wednesday, July 29)”.
Wrelton Cliff Road is closed both ways between Pickering and Wrelton after the crash in the early hours of Wednesday.
AA Traffic News said the closed road includes the junction for Cropton Lane.
North Yorkshire Police said its specialist crash investigators are carrying out inquiries at the scene.
A force spokesperson urged motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible.
The road is a principal route from the A1 and the A19 to the North Yorkshire coast.