Emergency services were called to the B6268, Masham Road, near Thornton Watlass, Bedale, following reports of a car crash on the stretch of road. After arriving at the scene, officers from North Yorkshire Police found a gray Alfa Romeo involved in the crash and the four occupants of the car. Read more: LIVE: Serious two-car collision closes the B1274 at Norton – updates The police force confirmed that three occupants of the vehicle, a 17-year-old and two 18-year-olds died as a result of their injuries. The 18-year-old driver was seriously injured and is currently in hospital. Following the fatal collision, North Yorkshire Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, may have seen the vehicle in the area before the collision or anyone who may have footage of the dashboard or any other information that could help research. If you can help, email: [email protected] or call 101, select option 2 and ask for the Major Collision Investigation Team. Read next: If you want to read more great stories why not subscribe to your Northern Echo for just £1.25 a week. Click here