Appeal following two-vehicle collision on B1222 near Sherburn in Elmet

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and video footage following a two-vehicle collision on the B1222 Bishopdyke Road near Sherburn in Elmet.

It happened at approx. 9.20pm on Sunday 1 May and involved two police vehicles which were both responding to a reported incident at the time.

A police officer, who was in one of the vehicles, was injured and is currently receiving treatment in hospital for his injuries.

Two other officers, who were also in the two vehicles, did not require hospital treatment.

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

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information to assist their investigation.

Anyone who saw the events surrounding the collision is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police with any information, including any dash-cam or mobile phone footage.

Sergeant Adam Elliott said, “We’re aware that a number of people were in the area around the time of the collision and captured footage on their mobile phones and we would ask those people to come forward with that footage and any other information that they may have.”

Please email mcit@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

Please quote reference 12220073964 when providing information.