Traffic was at a standstill after a crash on the A66.
Police were called to deal with the crash between the two Kirkby Thore junctions shortly before 6pm.
It is believed that a Mini Cooper was involved.
Traffic was said to be queuing on the A66 near to the incident.
The crash was soon cleared and traffic returned to normal.
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