Two men were rushed to hospital after a car left the carriageway of a major North East road.

The incident involved a yellow Ford Focus travelling on the A171 eastbound near Pinchinthorope.

The vehicle left the carriageway on Tuesday November 1 at 1.25am.

Two men, aged 32 and 40, who were travelling in the car were injured and taken to hospital for treatment.

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Police are now appealing to witnesses of the incident.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “Any witnesses who may have seen the collision or anyone who may have seen the manner of driving of the vehicle prior to it, is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 197269.”

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