Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision near Weeton in which a cyclist was seriously injured.
It occurred on the A658 Harrogate Road between Weeton railway station and Pool Bridge on Monday, January 30, between 5.50pm and 6.15pm.
A North Yorkshire Police statement today said:
“It involved a van and a bicycle, which collided near to Riffa Business Park, resulting in serious injury to the cyclist.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident, or may have relevant dashcam of the collision or the van or bike involved, is asked to contact TC174 David Minto of North Yorkshire Police Road Policing Group.
“Please either dial 101, or email david.minto@northyorkshire.police.uk, quoting reference number NYP-30012023-0380.”
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Two people taken to hospital after North Rigton collision
Two people were taken to hospital after a collision on the A658 near North Rigton last night.
The collision happened around 8pm last night, at the junction with Hall Green Lane, and involved two cars.
Sgt Paul Cording, of North Yorkshire Police‘s roads policing team, posted images of the damage to the cars on social media, adding:
“Amazingly no serious injuries although two taken to hospital by our [Yorkshire Ambulance Service] colleagues.
“Huge thanks to the off duty student nurse who stopped to help.”
Emergency services remained on the scene to deal with the situation for some time.
A flying start to the nightshift too as we turned out straight away to a 2 vehicle RTC on the #A658 near North Rigton. Amazingly no serious injuries although two taken to hospital by our @YorksAmbulance colleagues. Huge thanks to the off duty student nurse who stopped to help pic.twitter.com/mGGytqlZWR
— Sgt Paul Cording BEM (@OscarRomeo1268) February 3, 2023
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Two Rossett pupils seriously hurt in collision remain in hospital tonight
Two 15-year-old Rossett School boys remain in hospital tonight after being seriously injured in a collision that involved three vehicles.
The incident happened around 8.45am when one of the vehicles, a pick-up truck, collided with a wall and went into the grounds of Ashville College on Yew Tree Lane.
The boys were walking to school when the accident happened.
Tonight police gave details of the three vehicles involved: a black Ford Ranger, a blue Ford Fiesta and a white Vauxhall Astra. All the drivers remained at the scene and provided information to police.
No arrests have been made and the boys, who were taken to hospital by ambulance, remain there this evening and continue to be treated. Their families have been notified.
Road closures are still in place but are due to be lifted later this evening.
A nearby resident told the Stray Ferret she heard screaming and “a lot of commotion”. She said:
“I didn’t know what had happened but I was saying to my boyfriend, ‘how has this person done this?’ Then there was a lot of commotion and I said, ‘I think they must have hit someone’.”
The witness, who asked not to be named, said there were ambulances on the scene very quickly, followed by other emergency services, and she had “never seen so many emergency vehicles”.
Although she did not witness the collision, the witness said she saw the scene moments later as others rushed to help.
She added:
“The school children were down there first, trying to help and do something. Everyone got ushered and moved away when the teachers came out from the school.
“The school first aider came out and covered [the injured teenagers] in silver foil blankets until the paramedics arrived and took over.”
Tonight, police appealed for all witnesses to come forward:
“This will have been a distressing incident to witness, and we urge those who have been affected by the events to seek the necessary help if needed.
“We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the events or who has a dashcam and was travelling in the area around the time of the collision to contact us.
“This can be done by calling 101 and quoting reference number NYP-02022023-0100.”
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Harrogate firefighters release images of Blubberhouses collision
Harrogate Fire Station has released images of this week’s crash on the A59 at Blubberhouses that left a person hospitalised with head injuries.
An air ambulance crew and multiple police vehicles also attended the two-vehicle collision shortly after 3pm on Tuesday.
Firefighters had to remove the door of a Peugeot to release a person who was trapped. The person was then taken to hospital by paramedics.
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Harrogate Fire Station said in a statement:
“This week marks the start of our road safety campaign so with that in mind please check your vehicle is ready for the cold, slippery, dark roads and please drive very carefully.”
Firefighters release the trapped person.
Ambulance and police were also in attendance
An injured man was discovered near the scene of an overturned car on Harrogate’s Hookstone Road this morning.
Police said they were called around 5.45am to reports of the vehicle on its roof between the junctions with Hornbeam Crescent and Oatlands Drive.
On arrival, they discovered an empty car and reports suggested the driver had left the scene.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said:
“Officers searched the area and soon after located a man suffering injuries consistent with a road traffic collision.
“The man was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.”
The road was reopened just after 11am.
Anyone who has information which could help the investigation should call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference NYP-02022023-0061.
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Two 15-year-old boys have been seriously injured in a collision outside Ashville College in Harrogate this morning..
The Stray Ferret understands a vehicle mounted the pavement and hit a wall along Yew Tree Lane around 8.45am.
An air ambulance attended the scene and the boys from Rossett School were taken to hospital.
Yew Tree Lane remains closed and North Yorkshire Police officers are still at the scene.
Here are today’s developments.
11.53am
Rossett School has issued a statement. It says:
“Earlier this morning there was a road traffic accident near to the school involving two of our students.
“We are working with the emergency services and supporting the families of those involved. We would like to thank the staff of Ashville College for their quick response and the care that they provided at the scene.
“Rossett School staff will be providing support to our students during the course of the school day if needed.”
11.22am
Staff from Ashville College gave first aid to the injured teenagers until emergency services arrived on the scene, it has emerged.
In a statement issued just now, Ashville headteacher Rhiannon Wilkinson said:
“Two pupils from a nearby school have sadly been injured in an incident outside the college.
“Staff from the college administered first aid to the casualties and dealt with the scene until the emergency services arrived, which included an air ambulance.
“We have written to our parents informing them of the incident, which happened on Yew Tree Lane as the children were making their way to school at around 8.45am. Our thoughts are with the pupils involved and their families.”
10.56am
Police have put a cordon in place as Yew Tree Lane remains closed after the serious collision this morning.
North Yorkshire Police said:
“Road and path closures are in place, so please plan your travel accordingly.”
10.52am
Police confirm both injured boys were pedestrians and were hurt when the vehicle collided with a wall on Yew Tree Lane.
Both boys have been taken to hospital and their parents have been informed.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police added:
“This will have been a distressing incident to witness, and we urge anyone affected to seek help if needed. If you can help with our investigation, please contact us on 101, reference NYP-02022023-0100.”
10.47am
Two 15-year-old boys have been left with serious injuries after this morning’s incident.
North Yorkshire Police has confirmed officers were called to the scene at 8.46am by a member of the public.
https://twitter.com/NYorksPolice/status/1621097533467418626
10.32am
A cordon has been set up around the scene along Yew Tree Lane, as the road remains closed after this morning’s incident.
North Yorkshire Police are still there and the pick-up truck involved remains embedded in the wall.
All ambulances which had previously been in attendance have now left.
10.21am
Nearby residents have told the Stray Ferret they have heard a lot of sirens all morning as the incident unfolded.
One resident of Yew Tree Lane said:
“I saw a lot of flashing lights and heard the air ambulance. I wondered what had happened.”
10.19am
Rossett School has told the Stray Ferret it is dealing with the incident and will provide an update when information is available.
It is not yet known which school the injured students attend.
10.10am
The air ambulance has now left Ashville’s field. It is not known whether it had any casualties on board.
9.40am
Multiple police cars and ambulances are on the scene and a fire engine is also understood to have attended.
A number of people are understood to have been injured, including three school children, in the incident which happened before 9am today.
A message has been sent to parents from Ashville headteacher Rhiannon Wilkinson, saying:
“We are writing to inform you that there has been an incident on Yew Tree Lane, which has now been closed.
“Three non-Ashville children were involved in an accident, which involved a car mounting the pavement. Emergency services are on site, including an air ambulance, and the area has been contained.”
Two arrests after car ‘deliberately’ driven into Ripon shop
Police are investigating after a car appeared to be driven “deliberately” into a shopfront in Ripon.
The black Mercedes hit Solemates on Queen Street around 10pm last night.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said:
“The vehicle’s two occupants were arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving, criminal damage and driving under the influence of alcohol. They remain in police custody.”
Anyone who saw the incident or has any other information that could help the investigation should contact PC David Foyston at david.foyston@northyorkshire.police.uk or call the force control room 101, quoting reference 12230011363.
Despite the collision, the shop remained open today.
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A white Peugeot van and a second vehicle were involved in the collision this morning, which has left the traffic lights out of action across the junction.
North Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service are both on the scene.
Police officers are directing traffic and there is a short queue along Station Parade approaching the junction.
Traffic is unable to turn or continue into the eastern section of Victoria Avenue, towards Harrogate Baptist Church.
We will publish more information as we get it.
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A pedestrian has been left with serious head and shoulder injuries after a collision in Starbeck last night.
A silver Nissan Micra was turning right from Starbeck High Street onto Forest Avenue around 7.55pm.
It collided with a pedestrian, who was taken to hospital and remains in a stable condition today.
Police closed the road while officers investigated and have now appealed for more information. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said:
“We are appealing for witnesses to the collision, or anyone who recalls seeing the vehicle prior to the collision, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.
“In particular, we are appealing for any dashcam footage of the collision.”
Anyone with information is asked to email adam.smith@northyorkshire.police.uk, or call 101, select option two and ask for Adam Smith, quoting reference 12220212446.
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Fire crews from Harrogate and Ripon responded to an ambulance report of an incident on Old Church Lane at 11.45am.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service‘s incident log said:
“On arrival, driver was out of vehicle and in care of paramedics. Fire crew made the vehicle safe.”
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