Appeal following serious collision on A171 Guisborough Road

We’re appealing for witnesses and information about a serious collision that that occurred on the A171 Guisborough Road.

It happened at around 5.20am this morning (Wednesday 28 February 2024) and involved a blue Skoda Octavia and a white BMW X1.

The Skoda was believed to be travelling from Whitby to Guisborough, and the BMW is believed to have been travelling from Guisborugh to Whiby.

The drivers of both vehicles have been taken been taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

We’re appealing for witnesses to the collision, or anyone who has any dash-cam footage that may have captured something, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.

We’d particularly like to speak to the driver of a white van that was seen in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident.

If you can help, please email [email protected] or call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12240036171 when providing any information.

The road was closed to allow emergency services to respond and was reopened at 12.30pm.