A MAN in his 70s has tragically died after a car slid down an embankment onto busy railway tracks.
Cops raced to the railway line close to Stray Rein, Harrogate, after reports of a car on the tracks at 3.19pm on Friday.
Cops have launched an investigation after a man was found dead in his car on a railway track[/caption]
The tragic incident occurred close to Stray Rein, Harrogate[/caption]
Officers who attended found someone inside a silver VW Golf on the tracks.
Despite the best efforts of emergency crews, the driver was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The vehicle was travelling on York Place before it veered off the road and slipped down the railway embankment.
North Yorkshire Police is now appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage taken in the area.
Cops said his family is being supported by specialist officers.
Superintendent Andy Nunns from North Yorkshire Police said: “There is currently a scene in place for collision investigation work to take place.
“York Place in Harrogate is likely to remain closed for most of this evening and the railway line between Harrogate and Leeds is likely to be closed for most of the night.
“We will continue to work with Network Rail and the British Transport Police to minimise disruption.
” My thoughts at this time remain very much with the man’s family and I would like to thank the public for their patience.”
Emergency services arrived at the scene at around 3.19pm[/caption]
