THREE people have been injured and taken to hospital after a crash on the A64 eastbound between York and Malton this morning (April 8).

North Yorkshire Police said the collision involved two cars - a Volvo S60 and a Dacia Sandero - and happened at around 8.45am at Barton Hill, near the Castle Howard turn-off.

A spokesperson for the force added: "Three people injured and taken to hospital. Both vehicles recovered and scene completely clear by 10.10am."