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Motorcyclist critically injured in Gargrave three-vehicle crash

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The A65 was closed for several hours following the crash near Gargrave

A motorbiker is in a critical condition after being involved in crash with a car and a truck in North Yorkshire.

Police were called to the scene of the collision on the A65 south of Gargrave at about 08:10 BST on Friday.

The collision involved a Yamaha motorbike, a blue Kia Rio and an orange Ford Ranger pick-up, police said.

The motorbike rider was taken to hospital where he was believed to be in a critical condition, according to North Yorkshire Police.

The stretch of road was closed for some hours, with diversions in place until about 14:20 BST while the emergency services worked at the scene.

North Yorkshire Police said the drivers of the car and pick-up truck were uninjured and were helping with the investigation.

Anyone who saw what happened, or who has footage from the scene, has been asked to contact the North Yorkshire force.

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