Two people freed from vehicle after crash in North Yorkshire

The fire service said the incident happened on the A59 in Harrogate (Image: Newsquest) TWO elderly people have been freed from a vehicle following a crash in North Yorkshire. Firefighters from Harrogate and Ripon were called to a two vehicle crash on the A59 in Harrogate this afternoon (January 14) to assist the ambulance service.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: "Crews used cutters to remove the front side door to assist with the extrication and also used an environmental pack to protect a nearby drain from oil on the road.

"The two elderly casualties were transported to hospital with minor injuries."