Six drivers killed and 51 passengers taken to hospital after serious collision in Harrogate

Six drivers have  been killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Harrogate Highway late Tuesday night.

A North Yorkshire road was closed overnight as police attended a “serious” collision.

The B6451 near Harrogate was shut to traffic on Tuesday last night, North Yorkshire Police said.

The closure was put in place between Norwood and the A59 close to the Penny Pot Lane junction.

Traffic data service Inrix confirmed the route had reopened today morning. Police have been contacted for information.

Paramedics rushed to the scene and found the driver in a nearby ravine. Burks says they tried to save the driver’s life but they were not successful.

The driver was the only occupant in the taxi at the time.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Burnaby RCMP.

They say the westbound lane of the Barnet Highway in the 9900-block will be closed to traffic until at least 7 a.m. PT today.