THREE teenagers were taken to hospital last night after their car clipped a kerb and crashed into a ditch.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident which happened in Mallory Park Drive, Ripon, at 9.40pm on Friday evening.

It is understood four people were in the Renault Clio, one of whom left the scene before the arrival of the emergency services. No other vehicle was involved.

Two fire crews from Ripon joined police and ambulance crews at the scene.

One 16-year-old man suffered back and chest injuries whilst two other 17-year-old men appeared not to have been seriously hurt. All three had managed to free themselves.

Anyone with information is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 0845 60-60-247.