Man seriously hurt after being hit by minibus – A59 closed

A stretch of the A59 is closed after a serious collision between a minibus and a pedestrian today (Thursday).

The road is shut between Bogs Lane in Harrogate and Long Walk in Knaresborough while police investigate the incident.

It happened near Forest Lane Head at around 9.30am. 

The pedestrian, a man aged in his 70s, suffered a serious head injury and has been taken to hospital by ambulance. He was conscious and breathing following the incident.

Diversions have been put in place while collision investigators examine the scene.

Witnesses or motorists with dash-cam footage are asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.

Please quote reference NYP-31032022-0111.