The A171 is closed both ways at Ugthorpe on the North York Moors (Image: Police)
The Press understands that the road has now reopened
EMERGENCY services were at the scene of a crash on the A171 high on the North York Moors at Ugthorpe near Whitby earlier today.
The crash, which happened at 6.32 this morning, is believed to have involved only a single vehicle.
AA Roadwatch said the road was closed in both directions between the B1266 High street and the Ugthorpe turn-off for some time.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “A crew from Lythe responded to a report of a road traffic collision, involving one vehicle."
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