Appeal for information following serious collision near Northallerton

Officers are appealing for information following a serious collision in Morton on Swale, Northallerton.

The collision occurred at 7.45am on Wednesday, 2 February and involved a red Fiat Punto and a Volkswagen Transporter.

The driver of the Volkswagen was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

The driver and passenger of the Fiat were taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries.

Road closures were put in place for around two hours while emergency crews attended the scene and an initial investigation was carried out.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences and has been released under investigation while the investigation continues.

Anyone who witnessed either vehicle before the collision or who saw the events surrounding it is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police with information.

This can be done by calling 101, selecting option 2, and asking for PC Jack Dodsworth.

Alternatively you can email [email protected]

If you wish to provide information anonymously this can be done by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference 12220019005 when providing information.