AN ELDERLY woman is in serious condition in hospital following a crash this afternoon.

North Yorkshire Police were called to a two-vehicle crash in Corban Lane, Shipton by Beningbrough, at just after 12.30pm.

A spokesman for the force said the female passenger had suffered a serious injury and complained of chest pains at the scene of the incident.

Nobody else in either vehicle suffered serious injuries.

The woman was taken to York Hospital with serious injuries, and the spokesman said she remained in a serious condition at this time.

City of York Council have put a road closure in place on the lane, and a police spokesman urged drivers to avoid the area if possible.

The A19 can still be accessed by Skelton or the A1237.