The county's police force said early this morning that the A170 was closed both ways in Wrelton Cliff Road between Pickering and Wrelton. Recommended reading:The road is a principal route from the A1 and the A19 to the North Yorkshire coast. AA Traffic News is reporting that the closed road includes the junction for Cropton Lane. The road is expected to be closed for some time, police said. The Press has contacted emergency services and will update the story here when we receive more information.