Human remains found in burnt-out vehicle

Human remains have been found in a burnt-out vehicle in North Yorkshire.

The discovery was made on Marishes Lane, near Malton, at about 04:00 BST on Monday, according to North Yorkshire Police.

Formal identification is yet to take place, a police spokesperson said, but a family in Ireland is being supported by officers.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained but detectives are investigating possible links to a collision on the A169 Malton Road just after 23:00 BST on Sunday.

The crash, which involved a black Vauxhall Astra and an unknown vehicle, took place between the A64 interchange at Malton and Marishes Low Road.

The occupants of the Astra were not injured, police said, and a previous road closure has now been lifted.

The force added that it could take "some time" to identify the remains.

Anyone who may have seen either incident, or who has relevant information or dashcam footage is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

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