Man dies after HGV crash off the A19 near Northallerton

A man has died after a heavy goods vehicle crashed off the A19 on the outskirts of Northallerton.

Emergency services including ambulance, air ambulance, fire service and the police were alerted to the incident on Wednesday 1 February 2023.

The driver of the HGV died at the scene at 11:27am despite efforts to save his life and attempts are being made to contact his family.

North Yorkshire Police say they are investigating the collision which happened on the southbound carriageway around one mile after the Osmotherley turn off.

The road was closed until 7:40pm while investigators examined the scene and allowed for the safe removal of the heavy goods vehicle.

National Highways teams also cleared debris from the road.

Witnesses to the incident and motorists with dash cam footage are urged to come forward to police.

Officers said they particularly need to hear from anyone who saw the vehicle prior to the incident.

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