Serious crash closes major road affecting York and North Yorkshire traffic

North Yorkshire Police said the A59 at Flaxby is closed in both directions this afternoon (Wednesday, October 7) and will be for some time (Image: PA)

A SERIOUS crash has closed a major road in North Yorkshire and police say it will be shut for some time.

The county's police force said the A59 is closed at Flaxby.

A statement from the force issued around 4.30pm today (Wednesday, October 7), said "the road is closed in both directions between the Allerton Park roundabout and the Goldsborough roundabout and will be for some time."

The force has advised motorists to avoid the area.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance also attended the crash.