The stolen Hyundai Bayon crashes during a police chase on the A59 near York

North Yorkshire Police said they received a report at around 9.30am today (September 10) that a black Hyundai Bayon had been stolen from Penrith and was in the North Yorkshire area.

The vehicle was spotted on the A1(M) just after 10am and was pursued by officers heading east on the A59 towards York. Shortly after 10:20 a.m., as it reached the outer ring, it collided with two other vehicles and overturned.

A police spokesman said: “A man was found in the Hyundai with serious injuries.”

“Another man was found by officers a short distance from the scene of the accident.

“Both men were taken to hospital for treatment, one by ambulance, the other by land ambulance.

“As is imperative when serious injuries occur and police involvement occurs, the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).”

Anyone who witnessed the accident or was driving the black Hyundai Bayon before the collision, or has dashcam footage, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Investigation Team on 101 or email marie.williams@northyorkshire.police.uk quoting reference NYP-10092023-0188.