Police have confirmed the driver has sadly passed away.

Police have confirmed that the driver of the wagon involved in a collision in Bainbridge this morning (21 March), 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.

Polce 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. THey are also appealing to anyone with dashcam footage or CCTV that covers the route to contact us.  

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.

The bridge over the River Bain was damaged in the collision and remains closed at this time.  Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use alternative routes.  The A684 has reopened with temporary traffic lights on the bridge.