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A WOMAN has died and two men have been arrested after a crash on the A1 in North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal car crash that took place last night (October 4).
It happened at around 6.10pm on the southbound carriageway near Barton, between Junctions 57 and 56, and involved a silver Ford Transit and a silver Volkswagen Golf, both travelling southbound.
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A spokesperson for the force said: "Emergency services attended the scene, but sadly a 22-year-old woman from Newcastle was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. Our thoughts remain with them at this extremely difficult time."
Two men, a 31-year-old from Newcastle and a 23-year-old from Grimsby, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The road remained closed until 5am this morning to allow for collision investigation and vehicle recovery.
Anyone with information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police using 101 or online and quote reference 12260195308.