EMERGENCY services were called to a serious accident on the A64 at Scampston Bridge near Rillington, Ryedale.

The crash happened at around 3.40pm on Friday, and involved an HGV and two cars.

A full road closure was in place and the road remained closed for several hours.

Anyone travelling towards the east coast could not travel via the A64 and had to exit the A64 at Malton. 

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police. Dial 101, press one and pass information onto the force control room, quoting reference number 0333 of Friday, July 22.