Motorists face traffic delays after five-vehicle collision causes fuel spill and serious road damage

Felix Reeves
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:13:02 +0000

Drivers are being warned of long delays on a key road between York and Leeds following a multi-vehicle collision involving a number of vehicles.

National Highways has reported that the A64 in North Yorkshire remains closed between the A1237 (near Tadcaster) and the A659 (near Askham Bryan).

The multi-vehicle collision is believed to have involved five vehicles, according to the transport organisation.

Emergency services are in attendance at the accident, while National Highways service providers are en route to assist with traffic management.

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Data from National Highways suggested that normal traffic conditions would not return until around 12.30pm and 12.45pm.

This is also around the same time that the incident will be cleared, although it could take longer depending on the recovery efforts.

GB News has contacted the North Yorkshire Police and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service for a comment.

National Highways stated: "If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."

Posting on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, National Highways: Yorkshire said there were 20 minutes of delays on the approach.

Drivers are also bracing for two miles of congestion on the A64, which is a key artery between Leeds and York.

Recovery of all vehicles involved in the accident is currently underway, including an overturned vehicle.

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National Highways confirmed that a number of treatment measures would need to take place before the road can re-open.

This includes clearing debris from the road, dealing with a fuel spillage and assessing damage to a central reservation barrier.

A diversion route has been set out for drivers to follow to avoid the road closure and any delays associated with the accident.

Road users travelling westbound are advised to follow the Hollow Triangle diversion symbol on road signs

Exit the A64 westbound at Askham Bryan

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A1237 and proceed along this road for approximately five miles to the roundabout with the A59

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A59 and proceed along this road for approximately 15 miles to the link road for the junction with the A168

At the junction, turn right onto the link road for the A168 and proceed along this road for approximately 200 metres to the junction with the A168

At the junction, turn left onto the A168 and proceed along this road for approximately six miles to the roundabout with the local access road

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the local access road and proceed along this road for approximately two miles to the roundabout with the A661

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto local access road (Boston Road) and proceed along this road for two miles to the junction with Thorner Road

At the junction, turn left onto Thorner Road and proceed along this road for 100 metres to the junction with the A1M J44

Re-join the A64 westbound