Police appeal as car transporter driver dies after crashing into M62 bridge near Doncaster

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a car transporter driver died after his vehicle crashed into a bridge on the M62 motorway near Doncaster.
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North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and any dashcam footage following the incident at around 2.30pm on Tuesday.

A spokesman said: “A dark coloured car transporter was travelling on the westbound carriageway of the M62 between junction 33 (A162 Ferrybridge Services) and junction 34 (A19 Selby/Doncaster) when it left the carriageway and collided with a bridge.

“No other vehicles are believed to have been involved.

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The motorway was closed following the tragedy.The motorway was closed following the tragedy.
The motorway was closed following the tragedy.

“The driver of the transporter, a 31-year-old man, was sadly pronounced dead at scene.”

The road was closed for several hours whilst emergency services dealt with the incident.

If you witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage of the incident and haven't already spoken to police, please get in touch by emailing: [email protected] or call 101 and ask for 1415 Laura Cleary.

Please quote reference when passing on information 12220181379.