A man died in an industrial accident on Good Friday, police revealed today.
Emergency services were called to a business on Boroughbridge Road in Ripon on Friday (29 March).
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We responded to a fatal industrial accident at a vehicle recovery garage.
“It happened at around 8am and resulted in the death of a man aged in his 30s from the Darlington area.
“He was sadly pronounced dead the scene. His family have been informed and are being supported by the police.”
Road ambulances, an air ambulance, fire and police teams were in attendance.
They are now assisting the accident investigation lead by the Health and Safety Executive.