In December 2024 a police car was responding to an emergency using sirens and blue lights as it travelled west along the A64 near West Heslerton.<br />On the opposite carriageway, the oncoming car swerved into the path of the police car while trying to avoid another car that had slowed down to a stop on the road.<br />The police car was able to stop quickly and avoid a head-on crash.<br />North Yorkshire Police has released the footage to demonstrate the importance of keeping your distance from the car in front and observing the road ahead.<br />
