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The Independent
4 days ago
- The Independent
Motorist dies after car crashes onto railway track
A motorist in his 70s has died after his car crashed onto railway tracks. North Yorkshire Police say they responded to reports at 3.19pm on Friday that a car was on the line near Stray Rein in Harrogate. Police officers found a silver VW Golf on the tracks with one person inside. The driver, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. A force spokesperson said the vehicle was travelling in York Place before it left the road and went down the railway embankment. Officers are 'appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage taken in the area, to come forward as a matter of urgency'. Superintendent Andy Nunns said: 'We will continue to work with Network Rail and the British Transport Police to minimise disruption. 'My thoughts at this time remain very much with the man's family and I would like to thank the public for their patience.' North Yorkshire Police North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote reference 12250132761.
The Independent
4 days ago
- The Independent
Man killed after car crashes onto train tracks
A motorist in his 70s died after his car crashed onto railway tracks in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police responded to reports at 3:19 PM on Friday, locating a silver VW Golf on the line near Stray Rein. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle left York Place and went down a railway embankment. Superintendent Andy Nunns extended condolences to the man's family and thanked the public for their patience. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area to come forward urgently on 101 and quote reference 12250132761. Motorist dies after car crashes on to railway track
The Independent
4 days ago
- The Independent
Driver in his 70s dies after car crashes on to railway track
A driver in his 70s has died after his car crashed on to railway tracks, police said. North Yorkshire Police received reports at 3.19pm on Friday that a car was on the line near Stray Rein in Harrogate. Officers found a silver VW Golf on the tracks with one person inside. The driver, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the vehicle was travelling in York Place before it left the road and went down the railway embankment. Officers are 'appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage taken in the area, to come forward as a matter of urgency'. They asked anyone with information to email mcit@ or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12250132761. Superintendent Andy Nunns said: 'We will continue to work with Network Rail and the British Transport Police to minimise disruption. 'My thoughts at this time remain very much with the man's family and I would like to thank the public for their patience.'
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Telegraph
Driver in his 70s dies after car crashes onto railway track
A driver in his 70s has died after his car crashed on to railway tracks, police said. North Yorkshire Police received reports at 3.19pm on Friday that a car was on the line near Stray Rein in Harrogate. Officers found a silver VW Golf on the tracks with one person inside. The driver, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the vehicle was travelling in York Place before it left the road and went down the railway embankment. Officers are 'appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage taken in the area, to come forward as a matter of urgency'. Superintendent Andy Nunns said: 'We will continue to work with Network Rail and the British Transport Police to minimise disruption. 'My thoughts at this time remain very much with the man's family and I would like to thank the public for their patience.'
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Man in his 70s dies after car falls down embankment and crashes onto train tracks as busy rail route closed
A MAN in his 70s has tragically died after a car slid down an embankment onto busy railway tracks. Cops raced to the railway line close to Stray Rein, Harrogate, after reports of a car on the tracks at 3.19pm on Friday. 6 6 6 Officers who attended found someone inside a silver VW Golf on the tracks. Despite the best efforts of emergency crews, the driver was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle was travelling on York Place before it veered off the road and went down the railway embankment. North Yorkshire Police is now appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage taken in the area. Cops said his family is being supported by specialist officers. Superintendent Andy Nunns from North Yorkshire Police said: 'There is currently a scene in place for collision investigation work to take place. 'York Place in Harrogate is likely to remain closed for most of this evening and the railway line between Harrogate and Leeds is likely to be closed for most of the night. 'We will continue to work with Network Rail and the British Transport Police to minimise disruption. " My thoughts at this time remain very much with the man's family and I would like to thank the public for their patience.' 6 6 6
