‘Meat spillage’ causes traffic chaos on the A64 near York

Here’s an unusual reason to get caught in a traffic jam.

There’s been what North Yorkshire Police describe as a ‘a large spillage of meat products’ on the A64 – and it’s causing serious traffic problems.

It’s in the Huttons Ambo area, between York and Malton, and was reported at 3.35pm.

Police said: “We’re at the scene, but traffic is extremely heavy in both directions.

“Please avoid the area while we work to get it cleared up.”