Overview
- Harrogate Line service between Leeds and York was restored around 1am Saturday following Friday’s crash, although minor delays persist.
- Collision investigators from North Yorkshire Police and British Transport Police remain at the Stray Rein site gathering evidence into the vehicle’s descent onto the tracks.
- Authorities have issued an urgent appeal for anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed the car veer off York Place to contact North Yorkshire Police immediately.
- Specialist officers are supporting the family of the man in his 70s who died at the scene despite efforts by emergency crews.
- National Rail and Northern had warned passengers of significant disruptions on the Leeds-York corridor until the line reopened early Saturday.