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Lorry and double decker bus in Whitby crash

Police are appealing for a witness to come forward following a collision near Whitby which involved a lorry and a double decker bus.

The crash happened around 4.20pm on Friday 14 February on the A171 at Aislaby when a tipper lorry and an Arriva double decker bus collided with each other.

An 80-year-old man from Wingate, County Durham, suffered a serious, but non life-threatening, back injury and was taken to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough.

Officers need to trace the driver of a forklift or telehandler - similar to a JCB - which was travelling in front of the bus just before the collision.

Anyone who can help officers with this investigation should contact Whitby police on the 101 non-emergency number.

“If you are the driver the JCB type vehicle which was on the A171, near Aislaby, I urge you to contact the police straight away as you may have vital information that could help my enquiries.

“I am also keen to speak to anyone witnessed the collision and ask them to get in touch.”

– PC Neil Graham, of Whitby Safer Neighbourhood Team