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A man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a car crash in Scarborough yesterday evening.

A black Volvo C30 was being driven from the direction of Forge Valley towards Scalby Road when the car collided with a tree near to Yorkshire Coast College on Lady Edith's Drive at about 6.40pm last night.

The driver, a 28-year-old man and only occupant, was cut free from the car by firefighters and airlifted to James Cook Hospital.

His injuries are thought to be serious, but non-life-threatening.

A man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries last night.

North Yorkshire Police would like to speak to anyone who saw the black Volvo as it travelled towards the scene, or the collision itself, particularly anyone with dashcam footage.

Anyone with information should email [email protected], or phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference: 12210108367.

Scarborough Police said that Lady Edith's Drive was closed for several hours last night.

The road has since reopened.

Driver airlifted to hospital after serious car crash in Scarborough