Two sent to hospital after serious crash in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses of a serious crash on the A1 near Boroughbridge which left two people injured.

Two people have been sent to hospital after a serious crash on the A1 near Boroughbridge <i>(Image: Staff)</i>

(Image: Staff)

POLICE are appealing for witnesses of a serious crash on a major North Yorkshire road which left two people injured.

The incident took place on the A1 at junction 48 near Boroughbridge at 12.19pm on Saturday (October 10).

It involved a Ford Ranger, which was towing a caravan, and a Toyota Yaris.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "The road was closed for a number of hours while we investigated the scene and to allow the vehicles involved to be recovered.

"One of the drivers suffered a broken wrist, and a passenger from the same vehicle suffered a suspected fractured rib. All occupants have now been discharged from hospital.

"We’re appealing for any witnesses to the collision, anyone who may have seen the vehicles prior to the collision, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage, to contact us."

If you have any information that could assist officers with their investigation, please contact matthew.harvey@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101.

For anonymous tips, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference 12260199312 when providing information.