Overview
- North Yorkshire Police said the crash happened at about 2:15am near Knayton between Thirsk and Osmotherley.
- National Highways confirmed the route fully reopened early afternoon after the northbound carriageway stayed shut for more than 11 hours.
- The southbound side reopened earlier in the morning while police investigations continued on the northbound carriageway.
- Police, fire and ambulance crews attended, and officials warned the closure would last for several hours.
- A formal diversion sent traffic up the A168 to Northallerton before returning to the A19 via the A684, with motorists urged to check travel updates.