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Apr 2024
Man, 31, dies following collision on A1(M) near Boroughbridge
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:
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:
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