Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in crash near Selby

The county’s police force said it happened on Cliffe Common to York Road in Cliffe, near Selby around 3.20pm on Monday, February 16.

A force spokesperson said the crash involved a silver Hyundai Getz car and a silver Vauxhall Mokka SUV.

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Both drivers were transported to hospital – the Hyundai driver, a man in his 80s, is still receiving treatment and a woman in her 30s driving the SUV has a serious hand injury, the force said.

The road was closed for several hours after the crash to allow emergency services to work at the scene.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The Hyundai had been travelling along Lowmoor Road from the direction of A163 towards Moor Lane, with the Vauxhall heading in the opposite direction.

“If you saw the collision, have relevant dashcam footage, or recall seeing either vehicle prior to the incident, please get in touch without delay.

“Please email matthew.harvey@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101 and ask for Matthew Harvey. Quote reference number 12260029149 when providing details.