The Yorkshire Air Ambulance was called to a crash involving a motorbike and a car last night (Thursday).
Emergency services were called to the B1257 north of Helmsley shortly after 6pm.
A section of the road, north of the turn-off to Rievaulx Abbey, was closed for several hours following the collision.
B1257 north of Rievaulx Abbey
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews from Helmsley and Thirsk responded to a road traffic collision involving a car and motorbike.
“Crews provided scene safety and gave initial first aid to the motorcyclist before handing over to air ambulance staff who completed a full medical assessment.
“The incident was left in the hands of police who closed the road.”
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said at 8.30pm: “We’ve had to close a section of the B1257 between Stokesley and Helmsley tonight due to a serious collision.
“We are currently still at the scene, a few miles north of Rievaulx Abbey. Other emergency services have also attended.
“There may be some continuing traffic disruption in the local area while the incident is resolved.”
The road has since reopened.
