TRAFFIC ALERT: Police attend incidents in Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale as snow causes chaos on roads
North Yorkshire Police have asked the public to be careful while driving in the recent snow, after they received a number of calls about weather related road incidents
A police spokesperson said: “Multiple Met Office weather warnings for ice and snow have been issued this week.
“In particular, forecasters say "significant accumulations" of snow are possible over the North York Moors and parts of the Yorkshire Wolds - potentially as much as 15-25cm - resulting in an Amber warning which will be in force for much of Thursday (November 20).
“We are receiving multiple reports of weather related incidents across our region, Please take care whilst you are driving and expect delays to your journey.”
Incidents: Whitby Police have received a call in relation to issues with the weather on Blue Bank on the A169 outside Sleights. Multiple vehicles have become stuck on the hill. Highways have been contacted. (NYP-19112025-0223)
Ryedale The Roads Policing Team are currently at Black Hill on the B1363 with a lorry stuck in the snow. They were initially called due to a vehicle off the road. Other officers are also on Sutton Bank where the conditions have also worsened, and traffic is backing up. Police have called Highways for gritters to attend, however, this may affect drivers travelling time whilst in the area
Please note that the closure at Robin Hoods Bay has now cleared.