A PEDESTRIAN has been injured in a collision in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Police are currently at the scene on the A171 Whitby to Scarborough road, close to Fylingdales Service Station, where a man was struck by a car at about 5.40pm.

A spokesman said the injured man has been taken to Scarborough District Hospital by ambulance, and the road is closed in both directions while investigations take place.

Motorists are advised the road will remain closed for several hours, and diversions are in place.

Anyone who witnessed the crash should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or email nicola.burnett@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk