A MOTORIST has died in a crash on a North Yorkshire road.
The incident occurred at about 6.35am today, on the road between Ruswarp and Sleights, near Whitby.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said a Ford Mondeo overturned on the road and landed on its roof, seriously injuring the male driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency services are still at the scene, and the road is closed to allow investigations to take place.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has any information about the incident should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.
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