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.