A CRASH involving a lorry and a school bus resulted in two people being taken to hospital this afternoon.

Police are currently at the scene of the crash, which happened on Selby Road in Monk Fryston, North Yorkshire.

A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said the incident was reported at around 3.30pm and warned motorists to keep away from the area while investigations are underway.

He said: “Please avoid the area while emergency services work at the scene of the collision.

“The roads around Monk Fryston are extremely busy and motorists should make alternative arrangements for their journeys.”