POLICE said they were "amazed" there were no serious injuries in a crash which closed the southbound A168 in North Yorkshire tonight.

The southbound carriageway was closed between the B1448 at Thorpefield and the A167 at Topcliffe after the collision between a van and a BMW car.

North Yorkshire Police Roads Policing Group tweeted pictures of the vehicles involved, and confirmed the road has now fully reopened.

"Amazingly no serious injuries. Heavy traffic in area.

The Northern Echo:

The BMW car involved in the crash Picture: North Yorkshire Police RPG

"We appreciate your patience whilst emergency services have been dealing with this collision."