Crash on main A169 road causes gridlock in surrounding areas

Amotherby is said to be gridlocked with diverted traffic, alongside Great Habton and Marishes Low Road which is about six miles single width. <i>(Image: North Yorkshire Weather Updates)</i>
Amotherby is said to be gridlocked with diverted traffic, alongside Great Habton and Marishes Low Road which is about six miles single width. (Image: North Yorkshire Weather Updates)
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AREAS of Ryedale are said to be gridlocked due to a serious collision on a main road.

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on the A169, Malton Road between Pickering and Malton in the area of Marishes.

North Yorkshire Police said the road is closed and motorists are asked to find an alternative route while emergency services work at the scene.

Amotherby is said to be gridlocked with diverted traffic, alongside Great Habton and Marishes Low Road which is about six miles single width.

The A64 through Rillington is now open, westbound going through the village and eastbound going round Scampston Hall road.

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