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Oil spill causes traffic delays at A64 and A1(M) Bramham crossroads

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The A64 has been shut at Bramham crossroads due to an oil spill

A large oil spill on a major crossroads in North Yorkshire caused "chaos", police have said.

The spillage is affecting the A64 as it crosses the A1(M) at junction 44, the Bramham crossroads.

National Highways said all "exit and entry slip roads" on the roundabout were closed and said road conditions were hazardous.

The agency said the roundabout would remain closed overnight to allow emergency resurfacing work.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police earlier said: "An oil spill is causing chaos at the Bramham roundabout on the A64.

"The spillage, which is on the A64 where it crosses the A1(M) at junction 44.

"Motorists are advised to take alternative routes as this roundabout will be closed for some time."

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Coastliner, which operates bus services between Leeds, York and Scarborough, said it would not be able to serve any stops between Bramham Lane End and Leeds Bus Station.

The company apologised for any inconvenience to passengers.

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