SUTTON Bank has reopened after being closed in both directions for several hours when a lorry shed a load of raw meat.

The accident,  on the A170 near Thirsk, North Yorkshire, happened on Friday afternoon.

North Yorkshire Police said: "A local farmer and members of the public are helping officers clear it up (thank you!) but the road will be closed for a while - please avoid."

It reopened in both directions before 6pm.