A MAN in his 40s has died after a three car crash.

The driver of a Toyota, from Ripon, died when his car crashed with a black Nissan Juke and silver Vauxhall Vectra at 8am today on the A167 between Northallerton and South Otterington.

North Yorkshire Police said the green Toyota was travelling towards Northallerton and the other two cars were coming in the opposite direction.

The drivers of the other two vehicles were taken to hospital with suspected chest injuries, but they are not believed to be life-threatening.

The road was closed by emergency services and was re-opened at around 1pm.

Police are appealing for information from anyone who saw the crash or the cars before the incident.

Call 101 and ask for the Major Collision Investigation Team or e-mail MCIT@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk