EMERGENCY services dealt with a three-vehicle crash in North Yorkshire on Tuesday.

The incident happened on the A59 near Moor Monkton, which is in the district of Harrogate, seven miles from York.

A police spokeswoman said the crash was reported at 11.40am and involved two vehicles, with only minor injuries reported.

A spokesman for the fire service said crews from Acomb and Huntington dealt with the crash and cut occupants free from a vehicle.

The road was blocked in both directions and drivers were advised to avoid the area.