A CAR crashed and came to a halt on a level crossing in York.

North Yorkshire Police said it happened on the level crossing on Haxby Road at 12.45am on Sunday, June 24.

The car involved was a red Volkswagen, which collided with a fixed object before it came to a stop on the crossing itself, "posing a substantial risk to others," the force added.

It said the driver was taken to hospital following the crash with non-life threatening injures and has since been released. No other people were injured.

The force is asking for the public’s help to establish the full circumstances of the crash.

In particular, it is appealing for information from anyone who saw the collision occur or events leading up to it. It is also keen to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam footage.

North Yorkshire Police has confirmed that a 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and careless driving.

Phone the force with information on 101. Quote reference number 12180112515