COPS have launched an urgent probe after human remains were found in a burnt-out car on a country lane.
The grim discovery was made on Marishes Lane, near Malton, North Yorkshire, at about 4am on Monday, said North Yorkshire Police.
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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 11pm 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.
The force added that it could take “some time” to identify the remains following the gruesome discovery.
Both roads were closed to allow investigators to carry out their work but they have since reopened.
Anyone who may have seen either incident, or who has relevant information or dash-cam footage in the area at the time is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.
A spokesperson for the force said in a statement: “We are appealing for information after human remains were discovered in a burnt-out vehicle on Marishes Lane at around 4am on Monday 16 June.
“Formal identification of the remains is yet to take place and may take some time. However, a family in Ireland is being supported by specially trained officers.
“The death is being treated as unexplained, and enquiries are at an early stage to establish the full circumstances.
“Detectives are also investigating a possible link to an earlier collision, which occurred at around 11.10pm on Sunday 15 June on the A169 Malton Road between the A64 interchange at Malton and Marishes Low Road.
“This incident involved a black Vauxhall Astra and an unknown vehicle. The occupants of the Astra were not injured.
“Both roads were closed to allow investigators to carry out their work. They have since reopened. “
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