A 49-YEAR-OLD woman is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash on Jewbury, near the Monkbar Hotel, last night.

The crash happened on St Maurice's Road, Jewbury at around 9.15pm on Thursday, October 1.

The multiple vehicle crash involved a blue Toyota MR2, a white Toyota Hiace campervan and a blue Taishan moped.

The hospitalised woman was the rider of the moped. She was taken to Leeds General Infirmary. A police spokesperson described her condition as 'serious'.

No further injuries were reported.

The driver of the MR2, a 27-year-old man from York, was arrested at the scene. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and select option 2 and ask to speak to PC Dave Seavers. Alternatively you can email Dave.Seavers@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk 

Please quote ref 12150173899.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.