Train hits tractor near Knaresborough
A train has hit a tractor near Knaresborough in North Yorkshire.
A train has hit a tractor near Knaresborough in North Yorkshire.
A train has hit a tractor near Knaresborough in North Yorkshire.
Officers from North Yorkshire Police and the British Transport Police are currently dealing with the situation.
The crash happened at around 6.20pm this evening. At this stage, police do not believe anyone was seriously hurt.
North Yorkshire Police providing updates on this story via Twitter.
Heavy traffic disruption due to railway crash nr #knaresborough. A59 closed between jnc 47 on A1(M) and Goldsborough r/about. Pls avoid area
Assisting @btpyork at a train 'v' tractor crash nr #knaresborough, 6.30pm. No-one believed to be harmed but emergency services on scene.
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