POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information about acrash on the A1 that left a car on its roof in the middle of the motorway.
The crash happened at 3.50pm yesterday on the northbound carriageway of the A1(M) close to Dishforth in North Yorkshire.
It involved black Hyundai i10 and blue Renault Clio colliding, one of which overturned and came to a stop in the live carriageway on its roof.
Ambulance and fire crews attended and two motorists were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The road was partly closed by police and highways staff for over an hour whilst emergency services investigated the scene and to allow the vehicles to be recovered.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "We are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone who recalls seeing either of the vehicles prior to the collision, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.
"If you can help, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Chris Storey.
"You can also email Chris.Storey@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12210065986."
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