Long delays on the A66 are likely this morning after a collision has brought traffic on the road to a standstill.
Cumbria Police have confirmed that a road traffic collision on the A66 at Smallways in North Yorkshire was reported at 10.30am this morning, resulting in the closure of the road in both directions. Traffic is reported to be currently stationary on the road.
It is understood the accident involved a lorry and a car.
The road closure extends from Low Lane at Smallways to the B6274 at Forcett Lane in Melsonby.
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