21/05/2026
🚨 Road Traffic Collision – A171 near Scaling Dam 🚨
At 2:20pm on Friday 15 May, emergency services were called to a road traffic collision involving a white Mini and a blue Ford Transit on the eastbound carriageway of the A171.
Firefighters from Danby, Whitby, Loftus and Saltburn attended alongside the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). Crews worked together to make the scene safe and assist in the safe extrication of a casualty.
The driver of the Mini was taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment. The driver and passenger of the Ford Transit were assessed and treated at the scene.
GNAAS deployed their critical care team, who worked alongside NEAS colleagues to assess and treat the patient prior to transport.
Cleveland Police are appealing for information following the collision. If you witnessed the incident or have dash cam footage, please contact them via 101 or through their website, quoting reference 092136.
📸 GNAAS
