Police say one of the Yorkshire Coast's main routes is closed.
North Yorkshire Police say they are attending reports of a serious crash on the A171 between Whitby and Guisborough.
Officers say:
"A section of road near the Jolly Sailor is currently closed to allow emergency services to deal with the incident.
Please plan your journey accordingly and thank you for your co-operation."
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Families in Eastfield are facing mounting maintenance bills due to delays in North Yorkshire Council adopting new roads, a situation one local councillor has branded a potential national mis-selling scandal.
A senior executive at East Riding of Yorkshire Council has called on the authority to seize the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence while ensuring strict ethical safeguards are established.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has secured a three-month closure order on a property following severe antisocial behaviour, intimidation, and alleged drug dealing.
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