Woman dies in crash on major road in Whitby

Police were called to Upgang Lane at 9.30am on Wednesday morning (22 March)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 22nd Mar 2023
Last updated 22nd Mar 2023

A woman has died after her car crashed into a sign on a major road in Whitby.

Upgang Lane was closed at around 9.30am on Wednesday (22 March).

The road remained shut for five hours, with police, firefighters and air ambulance crews all attending the scene.

The woman's family have been informed and are receiving specialist support.

Police are appealing for any dashcam or CCTV footage.

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