CRASH: North Yorkshire Police have issued an alert over a crash on the A19 (Image: Newsquest)
NORTH Yorkshire Police have advised motorists to find alternative routes after a serious crash closed a section of the A19.
The force said the road was closed north bound between the A684 Osmotherley turn off and the A172 Stokesley junction.
A post on social media said: "Currently at scene of a serious RTC on the A19.
"Please avoid the area."
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