THE A169 near Kirby Misperton was closed at the weekend following a crash involving a car and a motorcycle.

Emergency services were called to the scene near to the Beansheaf Hotel at around 11.27am on Sunday.

The road was closed at Eden Camp to allow emergency services to deal with the incident.

Fire crews from Pickering and Malton attended, with crews from Pickering assisting ambulance personnel with two casualties.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes.

The road was re-opened just before 2pm.