'Torrential snow and sleet' believed to be a factor in A1(M) collision
It happened around 3.05pm yesterday in Hambleton.
North Yorkshire Police says a a “torrential downpour of snow and sleet” contributed to a three-vehicle collision on the A1(M) yesterday.
It happened near Ainderby Quernhow in Hambleton around 3.05pm.
The drivers of the white BMW 1 Series, black BMW 3 Series and blue Suzuki Vitara said the sudden change in conditions led to a loss of control.
The woman and man in the Suzuki were taken to hospital as a precaution after suffering seatbelt and airbag-related chest injuries.
All three vehicles had to be safely recovered which meant the full closure of lane one while the emergency services and highways worked at the scene.
The south-bound carriageway fully reopened just after 5pm.
Witnesses to the collision or motorists with dash-cam footage are being asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.