A CASUALTY was taken to hospital with suspected serious injuries after a road accident in York.

The incident, which involved a Toyota Corolla car and a Renault Scenic people carrier, happened at the northern end of Monkton Road, off Malton Road, at just after 2am today (Saturday).

Police said the Toyota collided with a lamp post, and that the Renault appeared to have been involved in the crash, but that it was not believed to have come into contact with the Toyota.

They said it appeared that the passenger of the Toyota, which was occupied by two people, was the one who was taken to hospital. Officers said the injuries were not life-threatening. They said no one else was believed to have been injured in the smash.

A male suspect was arrested following the collision. Police said he was travelling in the Toyota, but were unable to confirm whether he was the driver or the passenger.

Officers were unable to provide any further details about the accident. Anyone who has any information about the incident should contact the police, on 0845 60 60 247.