A SERIOUS crash involving a car and motorbike has shut the A64 at High Hutton in Ryedale, North Yorkshire.

Emergency services are currently at the scene of the crash which happened shortly before 2.20pm today and involved a motorcycle and a car.

The road has been closed in both directions and it is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact police.

Dial 101, press 1 and pass information on to the Force Control Room, quoting reference number NYP-15092021-0232.

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