Motorists urged to avoid A1(M) in Harrogate district following collision

By Lucy Chappell
Published 29th Dec 2022, 12:53 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2022, 13:09 BST
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North Yorkshire Police is urging motorists to avoid the A1(M) between junctions 48 and 49 at Dishforth this afternoon following a collision.

Officers are currently at the scene of the collision on the southbound carriageway.

North Yorkshire Police are asking drivers to avoid the area as there will be long delays while the emergency services work to clear the road safely.

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Motorists are being urged to avoid the A1(M) in the Harrogate district following a road traffic collisionMotorists are being urged to avoid the A1(M) in the Harrogate district following a road traffic collision
Motorists are being urged to avoid the A1(M) in the Harrogate district following a road traffic collision

Police would like to thank motorists for their patience.

This story will be updated following any further information provided to us by North Yorkshire Police.

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