Police seek witnesses after fatal collision between two vehicles on A1
22-year-old woman pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal two-vehicle collision on the A1 near Barton on the southbound carriageway between Junction 57 and Junction 56.
The incident occurred at approximately 6.10 pm on Sunday, 4th October, involving a silver Ford Transit and a silver Volkswagen Golf.
Emergency services attended the scene, but a 22-year-old woman from Newcastle was pronounced dead.
Her family has been informed and is receiving support from specially trained officers.
Two men, a 31-year-old from Newcastle and a 23-year-old from Grimsby, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Collision investigators closed the road until 5 am the following morning to conduct thorough examinations and recover the vehicles.
Police are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who might have witnessed the collision or observed the vehicles shortly before the incident.
They are also looking for dashcam footage that may have captured the moments leading up to or during the collision.
People who can help are encouraged to submit information to the Major Incident Public Portal via the North Yorkshire Police website or use the Live Chat option available weekdays.
For those preferring anonymity, Crimestoppers can be contacted by phone at 0800 555 111 or through their website.
Reference number 12260195308 should be quoted when providing information.