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Passenger grabs the wheel after driver falls ill and car swerves off the road

Emergency services were called out to a potential crash in North Yorkshire last night (Friday) – but it turned out disaster had been averted.

It happened at Drax near Selby at 5.18pm.

A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Selby and Goole crews responded to assist with a believed road traffic incident.

“The driver of the car was overcome by a minor medical episode and swerved.

“The passenger of the car returned the vehicle back to the driveway.

“Both occupants owned the car. On arrival of fire crews no assistance was required. No injuries had occurred.”