Tractor Swerves Onto Pavement to Avoid Car
A tractor hauling a manure trailer mounted the pavement and struck two women in Helmsley, Yorkshire, on Wednesday around 12:30pm. The driver reportedly swerved to dodge a car that suddenly stopped on Bridge Street.
A local witness said, “Bridge Street is still closed. A helicopter came earlier to take a woman to hospital.” One of the women was even trapped beneath the tractor.
Serious Injuries as Woman Airlifted
Police believe the tractor braked hard to avoid the car, causing its manure-filled trailer to jump the pavement and hit the pedestrians. Emergency services rushed to the scene, airlifting the most critically injured woman to hospital.
Police Investigate Helmsley Horror
North Yorkshire Police have been contacted for comment. Bridge Street remains closed while investigators piece together what happened.
“We think a car had pulled up suddenly, which caused a big tractor with a trailer to brake, so it didn’t hit the car. I was told it ended up on the footpath.” – Local Witness
