A63 shut as lorry crashes near Brough ‘blocking all four…

A lorry has crashed across both carriageways of the A63. The road is blocked between North Cave and North Ferriby, police said. The crash is understood to have happened near Brantingham. Motorists have been advised to avoid the road in both directions. A witness told BBC Radio Humberside that the the crash happened just past a bridge near the Triton pub. The lorry is laid on its side across all four carriageways, he added. READ MORE: Map shows where banks are closing this year – including in Hull and East Yorkshire The lorry has taken out a crash barrier and the road is blocked in both directions, the witness said. Traffic was blocking up on both carriageways. AA traffic has confirmed that traffic jams are forming in both directions. Humberside Police said: “Drivers, please avoid the A63 both east and westbound, between the North Cave and North Ferriby turn-offs. Emergency services are in attendance to a Road Traffic Collision. We appreciate your patience.” Further updates will follow in the live blog below.11:47Emily JohnsonStranded drivers exit their cars (Image: Holl Mcmullen)ShareComments11:37Emily JohnsonDiversion routes Road users are advised to follow the hollow triangle diversion symbol on road signs if heading eastbound.Driving east, exit the A63 using the South Cave Junction offslip road and proceed to the end of the slip roadAt the junction, turn left onto the A1034 and proceed along this road until you reach the roundabout with the A1079. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A1079 and proceed along this road until you reach the junction with the A164. At this junction, join the A164 southbound and proceed along this road until you reach the roundabout with the A15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A15 and proceed along this road until you reach the junction with teh A63 (Western Interchange). At the junction, turn left onto the slip road to re-join the A63 east. If heading westbound traffic is being diverted via local roads.ShareComments11:16Emily JohnsonTweet from National HighwaysThe #A63 is CLOSED in both directions between #A1034 #SouthCave and #A15/#A1105 near #Hessle due to lorry which has overturned and shed it’s load.More info to follow. pic.twitter.com/HEqxUv8eLr— National Highways: North-East (@HighwaysNEAST) May 23, 2023 ShareComments11:10Emily JohnsonMotorists report being stuck in heavy traffic One woman said: “(I'm) stuck in it. Coming out of Hull, five fire engines, four coppers, two ambulances and an ambulance car so far.”A man on the eastbound carriageway said he has been stuck in traffic for 30 minutes. Another man said the lorry was an Ashcourt vehicle.ShareComments11:06Paul JohnsonFor more breaking news…Join our new Whatsapp community and get breaking news in Hull straight to your mobile.Click this link to receive your daily dose of Hull Live content. https://bit.ly/41gNaB3We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice: https://bit.ly/41EZjzxShareComments11:00Emily Johnson’Lorry and two cars involved’Traffic website Inrix reports: “A63 Southbound closed, queueing traffic due to accident, a lorry and two cars involved from The A1034 (Ellerker) to Welton Road (Welton).”Incident occurred at around 10.25, which has since closed the road.”ShareComments10:49Emily JohnsonTraffic map of the A63Traffic map of the A63 following this morning’s crash (Image: AA Traffic)ShareComments
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