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18
Jul
Emergency services respond after car crashes on to train line in Harrogate
Emergency services were at the scene of a serious collision on York Place in Harrogate this afternoon after a car went on to the train line. The Stray Ferret was at the scene and has monitored developments. Here's what happened.
5.36pm: Car overturned on track
The image below showed the overturned vehicle on the train line.
5.10pm: Calm returning to Stray
The incident is ongoing, but our reporter at the scene says the situation is claming down. A strong police presence remains.
Police erected a makeshift tent on the Stray.
4.51pm: Road partially reopens
York Place has reopened to traffic turning left at the end of Station Parade. Vehicles are still unable to turn right, where numerous police cordons are in place. One air ambulance has left the scene but another remains on the Stray.
Forensic police officers are at the scene.
4.10pm: Police issue statement
North Yorkshire Police said on social media at 3.50pm that a road closure was in place and motorists were urged to avoid the area. It added the road was expected to be closed for "some time".
The air ambulance is present.
All trains from Harrogate to Leeds are currently cancelled.
Police at the scene on York Place.
Two air ambulances at the scene
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