TWO people have been taken to York Hospital after a car overturned on the A64.

Ambulances were called to the A64 at Whitwell-on-the-Hill at 10am today after a Land Rover Defender overturned.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service sent a rapid response vehicle and two ambulances to the scene, but their injuries are not believed to be serious.

North Yorkshire Police said the road is currently blocked and there may be delays while 999 crews deal with the crash.

Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes until the road is clear.