A CAR burst into flames and another ended up in a pond following a serious crash.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information about the crash that happened at Stockton on the Forest, north of York, just after midnight.

It occurred on Sandy Lane and involved a blue Mini Cooper with a distinctive black roof and large spoiler and a blue Vauxhall Astra.

As a result of the crash, the Mini left the road and landed in a large pond.

The three men in the vehicle were able to get out.

They were taken by ambulance to York District Hospital and Leeds GeneraI Infirmary, one with minor injuries and two with serious injuries.

The Astra continued a short distance before it to left the road and burst into flames.

The man driving the car, the only occupant, was taken to York District Hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.

Police are still investigating the scene and the road is expected to remain closed until later in the morning with local diversions in place.

  • Witnesses to the crash or anyone who recalls seeing either the blue Vauxhall Astra or the distinctive blue Mini Cooper, are urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, option two, and ask for Mark Patterson.
  • Or email mark.patterson@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. Quote reference number 12170182197.