A64 Tadcaster crane fire closes road

Firefighters are tackling a large blaze on a major road after a mobile crane caught fire.

The blaze, reported at 07:24 BST, has led to the closure of the A64 at Tadcaster, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said no-one had been injured in the fire.

Police and Highways England have advised motorists to avoid the area and have warned of long tailbacks and delays to journey times.

12 August 2021