Drivers seriously injured in two-car crash

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The A170 between Pickering and Thornton-le-Dale was closed for more than 10 hours [BBC]

Two drivers are in hospital with serious injuries after a crash near Pickering which closed a section of the A170 for more than 10 hours.

A silver VW Passat and a blue VW Up collided at around 07:30 BST on Wednesday, police said.

The crash happened between Thornton Road Industrial Estate in Pickering and Greengate Lane outside Thornton-le-Dale.

The road was closed for investigations before reopening shortly after 17:00 BST.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

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