A man died after a collision involving a red Passat car and a white refrigerated lorry near Harrogate.

The crash happened at about 3.15pm yesterday on the A59 near to the Black Bull Inn at Kettlesing, near Harrogate.

North Yorkshire Police said the driver of the Passat, a man believed to be local to the Harrogate area, died at the scene. Lorry driver William Baxter, 57, of Leyland, Preston, was unhurt.

Any witnesses are asked to telephone PC Andy Stow on 01423 539464.

Updated: 11:55 Thursday, April 12, 2001