Delays as A66 closed due to overturned lorry

Drivers are being warned of delays as part of the A66 in North Yorkshire has been closed due to an overturned lorry.

National Highways said the closures have been put in place in both directions between the A1 at Scotch Corner and the A67 at Bowes.

Diversions are currently in place and National Highways have not indicated when the incident will be cleared.

People have been advised to plan their journeys ahead and potentially prepare to reroute or face delays.

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