A driver has died in a crash involving a lorry and tractor in a North Yorkshire village.
It happened on the B1248 at Wharram Le Street south of Malton at around 11.35am yesterday.
A red DAF articulated HGV towing an open flatbed trailer collided with a green tractor and trailer which was carrying hay.
Location of the crash
Both vehicles were traveling towards Norton when the crash happened.
Sadly, the 51-year-old driver of the HGV was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Police are supporting his family.
The driver of the tractor was a man aged in early 50s. He was uninjured, and is assisting police with their enquiries.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We’re appealing for any witnesses or dashcam footage which may have captured the collision or seen the vehicles prior to the incident.”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Gemma Brett
- Email Gemma Brett here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12240061639
