Motorists are being advised to avoid the A19 northbound between Exelby and the A174 following an incident early this morning, which left a trailer severely damaged.
The incident occurred when a stationary lorry was struck while its driver was asleep in the cab. The impact wrote off the trailer, causing significant disruption to traffic in the area.
Emergency services and recovery teams are on site, and the road is expected to remain partially or fully closed for several hours while clear-up operations take place.
Travel Advice
Drivers are urged to:
- Avoid the A19 northbound between Exelby and the A174 where possible.
- Allow extra time for journeys and consider alternative routes.
Local traffic updates suggest significant delays on approach to the closure, with congestion building along nearby diversion routes.
A spokesperson said:
“We are working to clear the scene as quickly and safely as possible, but delays are likely to continue for some time. We appreciate the public’s patience.”
Motorists are encouraged to check for live updates before travelling.
