Man dies after car crashes onto train tracks in Harrogate
At 3.19 pm (Friday 18 July) North Yorkshire Police responded to reports that a car was on the railway line close to Stray Rein in Harrogate
Last updated 19th Jul 2025
A man in his 70s has died after his car crashed onto train tracks in Harrogate yesterday afternoon.
At 3.19 pm (Friday 18 July) North Yorkshire Police responded to reports that a car was on the railway line close to Stray Rein in Harrogate.
Officers attended and found a silver VW Golf on the tracks with one occupant inside.
Despite the best efforts of emergency crews, the driver was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
His family are being supported by specialist officers at this difficult time.
The vehicle was travelling on York Place before it left the road and went down the railway embankment.
Officers are now appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage taken in the area, to come forward as a matter of urgency.
If you have any information, you can contact police on email [email protected] or call them on 101. Please quote reference 12250132761 when passing information.
Superintendent Andy Nunns from North Yorkshire Police said: “My thoughts at this time remain very much with the man's family.”