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Woman seriously injured in car crash near Lightwater Valley

A woman has suffered serious leg injuries in a four-car collision near the entrance to Lightwater Valley Adventure Park.

The incident happened at the theme park on the A6108 near Ripon at around 4.35pm on Saturday, April 30. It involved a white BMW estate, a blue BMW, a grey Audi, a grey Mercedes Benz and a silver Suzuki car.

The woman, in the grey Audi, is receiving treatment at hospital. Other drivers and passengers received treatment for minor injuries.

The road remained closed until 8.20pm while the emergency services worked at the scene and carried out a full collision investigation.

North Yorkshire Police is asking anyone who saw the collision or recalls seeing any of the vehicles prior to the incident to get in touch. Officers are also appealing for any dash-cam footage that could assist with the investigation.

To offer information, email ben.prosser-waite@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select option 2, and ask for Ben Prosser-Waite.

The reference number is 12220073181.


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