A MAIN road near York has reopened after a fatal crash earlier this afternoon (Tuesday).

The A166 was blocked both ways near Dunnington due to the collision between Straight Lane, close to Holtby, and the petrol station at Gate Helmsley.

A biker, a man in his 60s, died in the crash. Read the full story here.

The collision happened just after 12.30pm.

The A166 reopened both ways just before 6.30pm.