A stretch of the A64 was closed this afternoon (Friday) following a serious crash.
Emergency services and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance went to the incident at Barton Hill at the junction with Castle Howard.
The road was completely closed but has now reopened.
Crash location
Two people were taken to hospital after the crash.
A Yorkshire Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received an emergency call at 1.37pm this afternoon to report a road traffic collision on the A64.
“A number of ambulance resources were dispatched to the scene, including two ambulances and the air ambulance, and two patients were conveyed to hospital by road.”
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews from York, Malton and Huntington responded to a two-vehicle road traffic collision with reports of persons trapped.
“On arrival no persons were trapped on arrival but airbags were deployed. Crews assisted with making the vehicles safe and isolating them using small tools
“Incident left with the police and ambulance.”
Earlier, at 2.25pm, North Yorkshire Police said: “Emergency services are at the scene and the road is expected to remain closed for some time while the incident is dealt with. At this stage, it is not known how long the closure will be in place.
“Please avoid the area and seek alternative routes where possible.”