Two men in hospital after serious A61 crash near Pannal

Police are investigating after a serious crash on the A61 between Harrogate and Harewood last night, July 28, left two drivers needing hospital treatment.
Scene of crash on A61 - image supplied by Sgt Paul CordingScene of crash on A61 - image supplied by Sgt Paul Cording
Scene of crash on A61 - image supplied by Sgt Paul Cording

Officers were called to the crash near Pannal at around 8pm on Thursday involving a silver Citreon Berlingo and a red Renault Clio.

Two men were injured in the accident. One of the drivers sustained serious facial injuries in the accident with the other suffering chest injuries.

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They were taken to hospital by ambulance and their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Scene of crash on A61 - image supplied by Sgt Paul CordingScene of crash on A61 - image supplied by Sgt Paul Cording
Scene of crash on A61 - image supplied by Sgt Paul Cording

The road was temporarily closed to allow emergency services to deal with the incident but is now fully re-opened.

Anyone who witnessed the incident should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number NYP-28072016-0491.

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