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Man killed after car crashes onto train tracks

Sam Hall
A motorist in his 70s has died after his car crashed onto railway tracks in Harrogate
A motorist in his 70s has died after his car crashed onto railway tracks in Harrogate (PA Archive)
  • 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.
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