Two people had to be cut free from their cars after a crash on the A64 between York and Malton.
Emergency services were called to the incident at Barton Hill shortly before 2pm today (Thursday).
The road was partially closed for some time but has now reopened.
Crash location
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews from Malton, York and Acomb responded to a two-vehicle road traffic collision.
“There were two persons were trapped in the vehicles. Crews extricated the casualties and handed them into the care of ambulance crews to be transported to hospital for treatment.”
Earlier, at 6pm, National Highways Yorkshire said: “Lane 2 (of 2) is closed in both directions on the A64 between the A1237 York and B1248 Malton due to a serious collision at Barton Hill.
“Emergency services are working at the scene.
“There is approximately one mile of congestion in both directions so allow extra journey time.”