Police appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision near Malton
The 51-year-old driver of a lorry was pronounced dead at the scene
Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in the Malton area.
It happened on the B1248 at Wharram Le Street at around 11.35am Tuesday (9th April).
The 51-year-old driver of a red DAF articulated HGV towing an open flatbed trailer was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics and officers are supporting his family.
The collision also involved a green tractor and trailer which was carrying hay. The driver, who was uninjured, is a man aged in his early 50s and he's assisting police with enquiries.
Both vehicles were traveling towards Norton when the collision occurred.
Police are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage which may have captured the collision or seen the vehicles prior to the incident.
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