A19 closed near Northallerton after report of naked man

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 9 Oct, 12:44 · Archive

The A19 in North Yorkshire closed in both directions near Thimbleby after reports of a naked man.

The A19 in North Yorkshire closed in both directions near Thimbleby, Northallerton following reports of a naked man. Police attended the scene but were unable to apprehend those involved, according to eyewitnesses.

The AA reported severe delays of 11 minutes with average speeds of 10 mph on the northbound carriageway, with delays increasing as the incident continued.

How it is being reported

• Road reopens after incident involving man on A19 in North YorkshireEMERGENCY services were called to a main road in North Yorkshire this morning (Friday) following concerns over the welfare of a man.Darlington & Stockton Times · 9 Oct, 13:48
• A19 closed in North Yorkshire over welfare concerns for man as air ambulance calledA major road in North Yorkshire was temporarily closed following concerns for the welfare of a man, with police and the air ambulance called to the scene.The Northern Echo · 9 Oct, 12:31
• A19 closed in both directions amid reports of 'naked man' near NorthallertonA MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently blocked due to an incident - with reports of 'severe delays'.The Northern Echo · 9 Oct, 12:06
• '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'.Darlington & Stockton Times · 9 Oct, 11:44

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

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