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TWO people were rushed to hospital after sustaining injuries in a two-vehicle crash which closed a road near Skipton today.
Emergency services were called on Thursday morning to the scene of a crash on Carleton Road near Skipton.
The crash closed the road and motorists were diverted away from the scene.
A spokesperson for the Yorkshire Ambulance Service said: "We received an emergency call at 8.46am on Thursday morning to report a collision on Carleton Road, Skipton.
"Two ambulances were dispatched to the scene and two patients were conveyed to Airedale Hospital."
In a post on the Craven Neighbourhood Policing Team's Facebook page, a police spokesperson said: "We are currently dealing with a two-vehicle road traffic collision on Carleton Road, between the junctions of Carleton New Road/Brooklands Terrace and Wyvern Road.
"The road is expected to be closed for some time.
"Motorists are advised to find alternative routes in the meantime.
"Thank you for your cooperation."
The Craven Herald has contacted North Yorkshire Police for further details.