A MAN has been badly injured in a crash on a North Yorkshire road.

The 22-year-old man, from Newcastle, who was driving a Mini, is today in a 'serious but stable' condition at Leeds General Infirmary, said North Yorkshire Police.

A spokesperson said the crash, which also involved a white Mercedes-Benz C220 and a silver Porsche, happened at 3.11pm yesterday on the A658 at Follifoot, near Harrogate, and the road was shut for almost six hours afterwards.

Witnesses are being urged to phone 101 or email Peter.Stringer@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.