B6265 Grassington Road collision: Road closed between Skipton and Cracoe in Yorkshire Dales due to 'serious crash'

UPDATE AT 5:13pm

North Yorkshire Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses, dashcam footage and information about a road traffic collision that occurred on the B6265 Grassington Road, near the junction of Brackenley Road, just outside Skipton.

"It happened at around 7am on this morning (Wednesday 24 May 2023) and involved a white coloured Transit Connect van with chevron markings on the back and a 50 year-old man who was out running.

"The man was taken to hospital by ambulance with serious, life changing injuries.

"The stretch of road was closed whilst officers investigated the scene and cleared the road.

"Officers are now appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone who recalls seeing the van or the pedestrian prior to the collision, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.

"In particular, officers are appealing for anybody who may have dashcam footage of, or around the time, of the incident.

"If you can help, please email [email protected], or contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Emma Wallace.

"Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230093255.”

A brief alert on Wednesday morning read: “We're currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the (B6265) Grassington Road.

“The road is closed between Skipton and Cracoe and is expected to be for some time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible."

More to follow.