A crash has closed a busy North Yorkshire city centre roundabout.
North Yorkshire Police are urging drivers to avoid Monkgate roundabout in York, which is currently closed due to a crash that happened earlier today (June 16).
On Facebook the force posted an update on the incident saying: "Please be aware the roundabout of Monkgate/Heworth Green/ Foss Bank/ Huntington Road is closed due to a collision. We are on scene managing the traffic, but please avoid the area if you can."
It is unknown how many vehicles were involved or if anyone was injured. We have asked Yorkshire Ambulance Service for an update.
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Key Events
Road closed due to crash
North Yorkshire Police said: "Please be aware Monkgate roundabout (which leads to Huntington Road, Heworth and Foss Bank) is closed due to a collision.
"We are on scene managing the traffic, but please avoid the area if you can.
"Ref: NYP-16062025-0169"
What do we know?
- A crash has closed Monkgate Roundabout in York.
- Police are urging drivers to stay away from the area