Emergency services, including two air ambulances, were called to Reeth Road in Richmond around 12.25pm yesterday (March 21) following the crash.

North Yorkshire Police have now confirmed the rider of the motorbike and the passenger suffered serious injuries.

Two patients were airlifted to hospitals in separate aircraft, one to the RVI in Newcastle and the other to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

Two people were airlifted to hospital (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on Reeth Road, Richmond.

“It occurred at about 12.25pm on Saturday (March 21) and involved a black Audi car and a motorcycle.

“The motorcycle rider and pillion passenger sustained serious injuries, and were taken to hospital for treatment.

“North Yorkshire Police are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage, to get in touch.

“Please email alyssa.upton@northyorkshirepolice.co.uk, or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for TC 1142 Alyssa Upton. Quote reference number 12260050582 when passing information.”

Two patients were airlifted to hospital after a serious crash between a car and motorbike on Reeth Road in Richmond (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

Police closed the road following the crash, reopening it seven hours later at 7.30pm.

A Yorkshire Ambulance Service spokesperson added: “We were called to reports of a crash between a car and a motorbike on Reeth Road in Richmond at 12.25pm today (March 21).

“We sent two ambulances, a car and a team leader and requested support from two air ambulances. 

“Two patients were air lifted to hospital in separate aircraft, one to the RVI in Newcastle and the other to James Cook in Middlesbrough.”