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Feb 2024
'Lucky nobody was killed' say police after crash near Harrogate school
North Yorkshire Police has said it was lucky nobody was killed when a car ploughed into parked vehicles and overturned outside Harrogate's largest school this week.
The Stray Ferret reported on Tuesday that a man in his 50s had been arrested following a crash on Arthurs Avenue, close to Harrogate Grammar School, on Monday evening.
Officers revealed further details of the incident last night and appealed for anyone who spoke to the driver to come forward.
The statement said:
The statement added a man in his 50s, thought to be the driver, was "promptly arrested in a nearby street".
He was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and taken into custody.
Police added:
Anyone with information can email chris.storey@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select option 2, and ask for traffic constable 13 Chris Storey.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12240030987.
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