A 30-year-old HGV driver who crashed in Bainbridge this morning died at the scene, police have confirmed,
The feed wagon crashed through the bridge and into the River Bain below just after 6am.
Police, fire crews and the ambulance service attended the scene.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “We can now confirm that the driver of the wagon involved in a collision in Bainbridge this morning sadly died at the scene.
“Just after 6am, the wagon he was driving collided with a bridge on the A684 in the village of Bainbridge in Wensleydale and came to rest in the river below.
“Sadly, the 30-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics and members of the public who came to his aid.”
Police are appealing to anyone who was driving along the A684 and saw a blue Volvo tipper HGV travelling from Masham, then along the A684 towards Bainbridge or anyone who witnessed the collision, to get in touch.
The police are also appealing to anyone with dashcam footage or CCTV that covers the route to contact the force.
The police spokesperson said: “Our thanks go to the members of the public who assisted at the scene of the collision. Our thoughts are with the driver’s family.”
A local resident said the vehicle was an animal feed wagon.
“It has gone straight down the hill, past the garage and through the wall into the river.
“There’s no sign of the vehicle braking. It’s very serious.”
The bridge over the River Bain was damaged in the collision and remains closed.
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Anyone with any information should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 and or email MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk
Please quote reference 43 of 21 March when passing on information.
