Two people have been seriously injured in a crash near York.
It happened at around 11.40am on Friday (20 June) on the A19 south of Escrick towards Hollicars.
A white Vauxhall Vivaro van and a black Kawasaki motorcycle collided. The motorbike ended up in a ditch off the road.
Crash location
Both the rider and passenger of the motorbike were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The scene was closed to traffic with diversions to allow the emergency services to work safely at the scene.
“It reopened just before 4pm.
“In support of the investigation, we are urging witnesses to come forward or motorists with relevant dashcam footage who have not already been spoken to at the scene.”
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for TC Mike Halstead
- Email TC Mike Halstead
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number NYP-20062025-0188