TWO people have died and a third has been left badly injured after a car crashed on the A64 near Tadcaster.

Police were called to reports of a serious collision at around 11.50pm on Monday (May 3).

Police said the vehicle had veered off the carriageway, trapping the driver and two passengers.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "The driver, a 22-year-old man and the rear seat passenger, a 16-year-old boy, were both pronounced dead.

"The front seat passenger, a woman in her 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

"All three occupants are from the West Yorkshire area.

"The vehicle, a Vauxhall Insignia, was later reported stolen. No other vehicles are believed to have been involved.

"The carriageway was closed to allow emergency services to deal with the incident and a police investigation into the collision is ongoing."

Anyone with information, including witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage, is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police.

Please call 101, select option 2 and ask for Laura Cleary or email Laura.Cleary@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Please quote reference number: 12210110898 when sharing information.