A woman was killed in a car crash on the A1 in North Yorkshire early today.

The woman, who has not been named, was certified dead at the scene of the crash at Holtby Kennels at the junction with the A684, north of Leeming Bar, at about 3am.

A man travelling in the Peugeot 406 which crashed was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital by ambulance. He is believed to have suffered a cut to the head.

Police said it was possible another vehicle may have been a contributory factor in the crash.

Updated: 11:42 Monday, June 25, 2001