A19 closed in both directions after 'serious' crashThe collision happened around 2.15am on Saturday, March 21, near Knayton with the road expected to remain closed for several hoursView 2 Images A19 dual carriageway near Osmotherley (Image: Teesside Live)A 'serious' collision has resulted in the closure of the A19 in both directions between Osmotherley and Thirsk. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police stated: "We are at the scene of a serious collision on the A19 near Knayton (between Thirsk and Osmotherley), which happened at about 2.15am this morning. ‌"The road is currently closed in both directions, north- and south-bound, and is likely to remain so all morning. If you are planning a journey involving the A19 north of Thirsk today, please check local traffic news, and find an alternative route for your journey. ‌View 2 Images AA Traffic map shows the stretch of the closure on the A19 from Osmotherley to Thirsk"Thank you for your patience and understanding."

Source: Daily Mirror March 21, 2026 10:04 UTC