A car hit a house in High Marishes near Malton earlier this morning.
The incident occurred on Thornton Lane at around 3.25am today (Thursday 16 September 2021).
Police and fire crews were called to the scene.
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It appears the red five-door Ford Fiesta crashed through a fence and demolished the living room of the house. Thankfully, the owners of the property were in bed at the time and were able to get to safety.
The passenger in the car, a 20-year-old local man, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance.
His condition is critical.
The driver, a 19-year-old man from the Driffield area has been arrested.
He has been released under investigation.
Witnesses to the collision or anyone who recalls seeing the red Ford Fiesta prior to the incident as it travelled from the direction of York, are urged to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on freephone 0800 555111 or make a report via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Please quote reference number 12210202699 when providing details.