Serious crash closed the A19 northbound near Northallerton. Three people hospitalized, but injuries are not life-threatening.
A green Toyota and a silver Ford van crashed. The northbound A19 closed for a while. This stretch runs between the A172 and A67. The accident occurred around 2 p.m.
Authorities considered the crash serious initially. Ambulances took three people to a local hospital. Police later said injuries were not life threatening. The road reopened before 4 p.m.
The ambulance service alerted police to the crash. It happened at 1:39 p.m. on Saturday. A woman drove the green Toyota. A man drove the silver Ford van.
The highways department helped manage traffic. They set up a rolling roadblock. Ambulances arrived at approximately 1:40 p.m. The accident involved two northbound vehicles. It happened at Exelby Services near Northallerton.
They sent two ambulances and a team leader. Three patients went to the hospital. Police ask witnesses to call 101. Use reference number NYP080320250267.