Van hangs off embankment in Scarborough due to icy hill

Firefighters in Scarborough attended an incident today involving a van sliding backwards down an icy hill and coming to rest over an embankment.

It happened at around 12.55pm on Mere Lane.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said:

"Crews attended an incident whereby a van driver stopped on an icy hill following a minor bump between vehicles in front. The driver got out of the van and the van ended up sliding backwards down the hill coming to rest hanging over a 40ft embankment. Another vehicle then skidded down the hill and hit a fence.

"There was no-one injured and no damage to any of the vehicles. Crews carried out scene safety only using winch, HGV ratchet strap, and small tools to pull the van back on to the road."

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