Police warning to Harrogate district drivers after ‘large diesel spill’ hits road near Knaresborough

North Yorkshire Police issued a warning to motorists yesterday afternoon, Thursday after what they said was a “a large diesel spill” on the Arkendale crossroads on the A6055.

Police contacted the highways authorities to clear the highway on the 25-mile stretch of road running from Knaresborough to Boroughbridge.

But they warned drivers to be aware if travelling in the area.