Part of the A1(M) is closed near to junction 44 for the A64 due to the serious crash. The incident happened at 12.30am this morning (Jun 16) and police have said the road is expected to be closed for some time.

A statement from North Yorkshire Police urged drivers to avoid the area. It said: “Please avoid the A64 and the A1(M) at junction 44 (Bramham) - roads are closed following a collision at about 12.30am. Closures are expected to be in place for some time, so please check local travel advice and plan your journey accordingly.”