Skoda driver dies in crash with BMW on A19 crash Thirsk

Police and paramedics, including two air ambulances, were called to the scene near Great Thirkleby, close to Thirsk, on Wednesday afternoon (July 1).

North Yorkshire Police said the crash involved a grey BMW travelling north and a Skoda Fabia travelling south at about 2.20pm.

The force said the woman driving the Skoda was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Her family are being supported by specially-trained officers,” a force spokesperson said.

They said the woman driving the BMW was taken to hospital for treatment.

An eyewitness said an air ambulance landed at the crash site, near the Thirkleby Hall junction, at 2.50pm on Wednesday.

Another eyewitness said the road was blocked with police turning vehicles around.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service said its crews, including two ambulances and a specialist paramedic critical care crew were dispatched to the scene. 

One person was then taken to hospital, the ambulance service said.

Police are urging anyone who saw or has dashcam footage of the crash or the cars before to email sciu@northyorkshire.police.uk quoting reference 12260123305.