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Woman dies after collision at auction mart in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Police said a 74-year-old woman died at the entrance of Bentham Auction Mart after being hit by a red Scania HGV

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
Officers have asked witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.
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Officers have asked witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.

A 74-year-old woman has died after being hit by a vehicle carrying livestock at an auction centre on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. North Yorkshire Police confirmed the woman died at around 10.15am...

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