DRIVERS involved in a two-vehicle crash on the A684 escaped with minor injuries.

The crash happened at Brompton at around 8.30am on Thursday and involved a black VW Golf that was heading towards the A19 and a grey Nissan Note that was heading towards Northallerton, but was indicating to turn right at Lead Lane.

The driver of the Nissan, a 47-year-old woman from Northallerton, and the Golf driver, a 26-year-old man also from Northallerton, both escaped with only minor injuries.

The pair received treatment from paramedics.

Both vehicles were severely damaged and had to be recovered.

A telegraph pole was also damaged in the crash which required urgent repairs by engineers.

Temporary traffic lights were put in place while this work was carried out.

The police left the scene at 11.30am.

  • Witnesses are urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two, and ask for Katie Shaw.
  • Or email Katie.Shaw@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk quoting reference number 12170187533.