A19 in North Yorkshire blocked after incident near Northallerton

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 12:25 · Archive

The A19 near Thimbleby, Northallerton is closed in both directions following a report involving a naked man.

The A19 near Thimbleby, Northallerton has closed in both directions following an incident involving a naked man. Police attended the scene but were unable to apprehend those involved, according to an eyewitness account.

Traffic authorities reported severe delays on the road. The AA recorded delays of 11 minutes with average speeds reduced to 10 mph on the northbound section of the A19 in North Yorkshire, with delays increasing as the incident continued.

How it is being reported

• A19 in North Yorkshire blocked after incidentA MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently blocked due to an incident - with reports of 'severe delays'.The Press (York) · 9 Oct, 11:44
• 'Naked man' at centre of major road closure in YorkshireA MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently blocked due to an incident - with reports of 'severe delays'.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 9 Oct, 11:44

In this story: A19 · Northallerton · Thimbleby · North Yorkshire

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