A man has died after his HGV lorry collided with an overhead bridge on the A1(M) this morning.
North Yorkshire Police said the incident, which happened at around 2.10am, occurred on the southbound carriageway of the motorway between junction 48 (Boroughbridge) and junction 47 (Allerton Park).
Police closed the A1(M) this morning to respond to the incident. The force said the southbound carriageway is now expected to be open after 4pm.
In an updated statement, the force said the HGV lorry collided with an overhead bridge near the Allerton Waste Recovery site. The driver died at the scene.
It added:
“The southbound carriageway was closed to allow emergency services to attend the incident and investigate the scene. It currently remains closed for scene recovery work to take place, two lanes are expected to open to traffic after 4pm.
“We’re now urging anyone who saw the collision or the HGV involved in the collision prior to it that has not already made contact to get in touch. Our officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have any relevant dashcam footage.
“Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or phone North Yorkshire Police on 101 and speak to the Force Control Room.”
Quote reference number 12240071188 when passing information.
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Officers also took to social media this afternoon to ask motorists not to use their phones when driving.
It came after several people drove past and filmed the scene of the collision on the A1(M).
Police said it would be taking action against the drivers. A spokesperson for the force added:
“We have taken registration details of approximately 30 vehicles, and we will follow up with action against the drivers – this will ultimately be points and a fine, but they may end up in court.”
