A ROAD has reopened following a crash in North Yorkshire.

The A170 had been closed on the Thirsk side of Sutton Bank this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the collision, which happened at about 12.30pm today (Saturday, May 14).

The Northern Echo:

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A North Yorkshire spokesperson said: "The A170 Sutton Bank has now reopened following a collision earlier this afternoon.

"Thank you for your patience while emergency services attended the incident."

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