North Yorkshire Police launch appeal following serious road traffic collision near York.

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward following serious road traffic collision outside York.

Just before 3pm on Friday 28 July, a dark coloured VW Polo which was travelling south on the A19 near Escrick in York, was involved in a collision with a white Peugeot 3.5T Horse Box that was travelling north.

Sadly, the horse died as a result of the collision and the drivers of both vehicles were taken to LGI where they are receiving treatment for their injuries.

Police would like anyone that saw either the white Peugeot horse box or dark coloured VW Polo or has dash cam footage of either vehicle, to please contact North Yorkshire Police by email at [email protected] or on 101, selecting option 2 and ask for Huw Walkey

Please quote reference 12230140785