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Four people killed in road crash Four people killed in road crash
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Two adults and two children - thought to be aged eight months and 18 months - have been killed in an accident on the A1 in North Yorkshire.Two adults and two children - thought to be aged eight months and 18 months - have been killed in an accident on the A1 in North Yorkshire.
Five other people were hurt in the crash on Saturday morning close to the village of Kirkby Fleetham. Five other people were hurt in the crash on Saturday morning, close to the village of Kirkby Fleetham.
Both carriageways have been closed as police attend the scene between the A66 junction and Leeming Bar.Both carriageways have been closed as police attend the scene between the A66 junction and Leeming Bar.
An eight-year-old boy was taken by the Yorkshire Air Ambulance to James Cook Memorial hospital on Teesside.An eight-year-old boy was taken by the Yorkshire Air Ambulance to James Cook Memorial hospital on Teesside.
Police said a Citroen Saxo car and a Ford Transit van were involved. Police said a Citroen Saxo car and a Ford Transit van were involved in the crash.
Inspector Nigel Slater, of North Yorkshire Police, said the road would remain closed as investigations continue. Inspector Nigel Slater, of North Yorkshire Police, added that the road would remain closed as investigations continue.
Officers want to hear from witnesses who saw the vehicles, which were both travelling on the southbound carriageway. Officers want to hear from witnesses who saw the vehicles involved, which were both travelling on the southbound carriageway.