UPDATED 6.50PM: The road has now reopened. 

A MAIN road through North Yorkshire has been closed after a crash.

North Yorkshire Police say that the A658 is currently closed between Buttersyke Bar roundabout and Rigton crossroads near Harrogate due to a crash.

Drivers are being asked to please avoid the area whilst emergency services deal with the incident.

Sgt Paul Cording said: "Thankfully it appears it's minor injuries only, but the A658 is likely to be closed until the vehicles involved have been recovered, so please avoid the area."