A MAN was taken to hospital after a crash on the A64 between York and Malton this morning (September 9).

North Yorkshire Police said a single vehicle collision was reported at 5.55am and it happened on the A64 eastbound near Whitwell-on-the-Hill.

A vehicle had collided with a barrier, the force added.

One lane was blocked and reopened at 7am.

A spokesman for the force commented: "Male driver taken to hospital, not believed to be seriously injured."