Railway sleeper causes collision on A1(M) near Wetherby

By Louise French

Published 1st Aug 2025, 16:29 BST

Officers from North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision on the A1 (M) Southbound near Junction 46, Wetherby.

It happened at 12:30pm on Tuesday July 29 when a Volvo XC90 colliding with a wooden railway sleeper that was in the middle of the southbound lane.

Police are asking for anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident to come forwards

placeholder image — Police are asking for anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident to come forwards

There was considerable damage to the vehicle but no injuries.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses or dash cam footage in trying to locate the vehicle carrying the wooden sleeper prior to the incident.

Anyone who can help is asked to email [email protected] if you can or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Colin Irvine.

Quote reference 12250141040 when passing on information.