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Metro
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Metro
Pensioner dies after car crashes down embankment onto railway
A man in his 70s has died after his car fell down an embankment onto the railway tracks in North Yorkshire. The alarm was raised yesterday afternoon at about 3.19pm when people spotted a silver car on the railway line near Stray Rein in Harrogate. The out-of-place vehicle caught their attention from nearby Royal Bridge as it had landed on its roof. When officers inspected the Volkswagen Golf, they found the driver, a man in his 70s, inside. Despite the efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are being supported by specialist officers. The man was travelling on York Place before his car swerved from the road and fell down the steep embankment. More Trending 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.' Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Family pays tribute to man, 58, killed in M60 motorbike crash MORE: Plane crashes at Olympic National Park killing one and injuring two MORE: M25 drivers face two-hour delays and 10 mile queues after van overturns in serious crash
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish 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 Cops have launched an investigation after a man was found dead in his car on a railway track Credit: © YappApp 6 A silver vehicle fell down an embankment onto the line Credit: © YappApp 6 The tragic incident occurred close to Stray Rein, Harrogate Credit: © YappApp 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 left 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. Read more News 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. Most read in The Sun " 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 Emergency services arrived at the scene at around 3.19pm Credit: © YappApp 6 Tragically the man in the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene Credit: © YappApp 6 Cops are appealing for witnesses Credit: © YappApp
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Driver in his 70s dies after car crashes on to railway track
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.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Man in his 70s dies after car falls down embankment and crashes onto train tracks as busy rail route closed
CRASH HORROR 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. Advertisement 6 Cops have launched an investigation after a man was found dead in his car on a railway track Credit: © YappApp 6 A silver vehicle fell down an embankment onto the line Credit: © YappApp 6 The tragic incident occurred close to Stray Rein, Harrogate Credit: © YappApp 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 left 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement " 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 Emergency services arrived at the scene at around 3.19pm Credit: © YappApp 6 Tragically the man in the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene Credit: © YappApp 6 Cops are appealing for witnesses Credit: © YappApp
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Driver in his 70s dies after car crashes on to railway track
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.'
