A MOTORIST had a lucky escape today in a single vehicle smash on the busy A1(M) in North Yorkshire.

The small black hatchback, travelling north, appeared to have collided with the central reservation, sending earth and grass flying from the verge before being deflected back onto the carriageway.

Police reported that no-one was injured in the incident, which took place early in the afternoon near the junction with the A59 Harrogate road.

Northern Echo Camera Club member Andrew Lindley was at the scene and was able to capture the immediate aftermath.