Traffic is at a standstill in a busy area this morning as a major collision between a van and a heavy goods vehicle saw emergency services swarm the chaotic scene
06:21, 20 Oct 2025
Avoid the area
A huge diversion is in place after a horror crash on a busy UK road. The A64 in North Yorkshire is currently closed in both directions between the A1039 (Copmanthorpe) and A19 (Selby) due to a collision.
According to Highways England, the crash happened at around 3.15am this morning involving a van and Heavy Goods Vehicle.
North Yorkshire Police, North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and Yorkshire Ambulance Service are all responding to it, incident with National Highways Traffic Officers “providing support in the form of emergency traffic management”.
A spokesman said: “at 5.15am our Traffic Officers working at scene confirmed that all traffic caught within the westbound closure had been released. Work continues to turn and release traffic caught within the eastbound closure.
“Traffic in both directions is being diverted locally at the closure point. There are strategic diversions circumnavigating York using the A1237 available for those approaching from further afield wishing to continue on the A64.”
The full diversion route:
Road users travelling eastbound are advised to follow the ‘Solid Sqaure’ diversion symbol on road signs:
- Exit the A64 at Askham Bryan and at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A1237, towards Harrogate and Thirsk
- Remain on the A1237 for approximately 10 miles to the Hopgrove Roundabout, where you can re-join the A64
Road users travelling westbound are advised to follow the ‘Solid Diamond’ diversion symbol on road signs:
- At the Hopgrove Roundabout keep right take the A1237 towards Harrogate and Thirsk
- Remain on the A1237 for approximately 10 miles, as you pass around York, to reach the junction with the A64 at Askham Bryan where you can re-join
The spokesman added: “If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.
“Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional X feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.”
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