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Aug
Motorcyclist in ‘serious condition’ after crash near Harrogate
A motorcyclist is in serious condition following a crash near Harrogate last night.
North Yorkshire Police today said the incident, which happened at the junction with Burley Bank Road on the A59 at Hampsthwaite, occurred at 7.50pm.
The force said a red motorcycle and a John Deere tractor were involved, adding:
The motorcyclist conducted an overtake of a vehicle and collided with the tractor.
Following the incident the motorcyclist was taken to hospital where he is currently in a serious condition.
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance service was also called to scene and transported the motorcyclist to Leeds General Infirmary.
The tractor driver was not injured and remained at the scene to assist officers with their enquiries, officers said.
Police closed a section of the A59 for several hours at the time to allow investigation work to be carried out.
They are now appealing for witnesses and information to assist with their investigation:
Witnesses who saw either the collision or the vehicles prior to the collision, or have dashcam footage, are asked to contact Chris Storey by emailing chris.storey@northyorkshire.police.uk or by calling North Yorkshire Police on 101.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference 12240147648 when passing on information.
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