Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a train and a car at a level crossing this afternoon (Sunday).
North Yorkshire Police are urging motorists to avoid the area.
It happened on the level crossing on Yatt’s Road, Newbridge near Pickering.
The location of the level crossing
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services, including the air ambulance, are at the scene of a collision involving a car and a train on a level crossing on Yatt’s Road, Newbridge near Pickering.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area while emergency services attend the incident.
“The collision was reported just after 2pm on 21 May.
“One person – the driver of the car – has sustained serious injuries.
“At the time of writing, no other injuries had been reported.”
The Newbridge level crossing carries Yatt’s Road over the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
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