Live A1 traffic updates as southbound shut with huge queues after ’serious accident‘ near Harrogate

A number of folks have been critically injured following a crash which has shut a part of the A1 motorway in Harrogate.

Emergency providers are presently on the scene following the accident which concerned a single automobile round two miles after junction 48.

The crash occurred at round 7.50am right this moment (Sat) and has led to a full closure between J48 A6055 (Boroughbridge) to J47 A59 (Allerton Park).

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All lanes have been stopped at 8.40am and trapped automobiles at the moment are being circled by site visitors officers.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police mentioned: „Emergency providers are on the scene of a critical collision on the A1. The incident occurred at 7.48am right this moment and concerned a single automobile. The motive force and passengers of the automobile are believed to have critical, however not life threatening, accidents.

„Drivers are urged to keep away from the realm.

„Anybody who witnessed the incident is requested to contact police. Dial 101, press 1 and go info to the power management room.“

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