A64 crash – two seriously injured as police issue appeal

Emergency services were on the scene after the three-vehicle crash near Hutton Hill at about 7.25am on Monday (March 2).

North Yorkshire Police said the crash involved a blue Toyota Aygo, silver Vauxhall Corsa and a grey Mazda 2.

The drivers of the Toyota Aygo and the Vauxhall Corsa suffered serious injuries following the crash, the force said.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a person was cut from their car after the crash.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service said two people were taken to hospital after road ambulances and two air ambulances were called to the scene.

North Yorkshire Police said the A64 was closed for several hours while the scene was investigated and the vehicles were recovered.

As The Press reported, the A64 reopened at 2pm on Monday after the crash caused long delays for drivers.

The crash also resulted in Thompsons Fish and Chip Restaurant, in the Malton Road section of the A64, closing for the day on Monday after saying “access to our premises is currently very difficult”.

North Yorkshire Police urged anyone with information about the crash to contact the force.

“We are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone who may have relevant dashcam footage,” a police spokesperson said.

“If you can help, please email joshua.tulip@northyorkshire.police.uk. Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Joshua Tulip.

“Please quote reference 12260037839 when passing on information.”