POLICE investigating a serious road traffic collision on the B1257 at Great Broughton yesterday are appealing for witnesses.

The incident occurred at 11.30am when a Honda motorcycle, which was travelling southbound towards Helmsley, collided with a blue Fiat Punto travelling in the opposite direction.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 51-year-old woman from Loftus, was taken to James Cook Hospital where she remains in a critical condition with internal injuries and injuries to her legs.

The victim was travelling with a fellow rider also on a motorbike and police would to speak to anyone who saw the two bikes prior to the collision.

The driver of the car was uninjured in the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Traffic Constable Chris Dundon of Thirsk Road Policing Group on 0845 60 60 24 7.