Two injured in A1(M) collision near Boroughbridge as police launch appeal for witnesses

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses following a collision on a major road in the Harrogate district.

The incident happened at 12.19pm on Saturday (October 10) and involved a Ford Ranger towing a caravan and a Toyota Yaris on the A1(M) North at Junction 48, near Boroughbridge.

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.

The road was closed for a number of hours while officers investigated the scene and to allow the vehicles involved to be recovered.

A spokesperson at North Yorkshire Police said: “We’re appealing for any witnesses to the collision, anyone who may have seen the vehicles prior to the collision, or anyone with relevant dash cam footage, to contact us.”

You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

Alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12260199312 when providing any details regarding the incident.