Firefighters from Whitby responded to a vehicle fire after a crash in Sleights.
It happened around 1.30pm on Saturday on the main road linking Whitby to Pickering (A169).
Officers extinguished the fire that resulted in 90% damage to the vehicle.
Crews then assisted paramedics in checking two walking wounded casualties and assisted Police in making the scene safe.
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