Tribute to 'friend to many' killed in tanker crash

Stephen Paul, 69, was killed in the crash on the A168 on Friday morning

The family of a man killed in a crash between a car, a milk tanker and a tractor have described him as a "beloved father, grandad and friend to many".

Stephen Paul, 69, from Malton, was driving a red Fiat 500 towards Boroughbridge at approximately 07:15 BST on Friday on the A168 when the collision took place.

The crash, near Dishforth Airfield, involved a white HGV milk tanker and a green John Deere tractor, North Yorkshire Police said, with Mr Paul pronounced dead at the scene.

The force continues to appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact police "as a matter of urgency".

In a statement, Mr Paul's family said they were "beyond devastated by his sudden death".

They thanked emergency services for their efforts who attended the scene "along with all the witnesses and people who were there with him".

"A special thank you is needed for Bishopton Equine Veterinary Services in Ripon, who made every effort and went significantly above and beyond to try and save his dog, Cookie, who unfortunately also lost her life in the crash," the statement added.

An investigation into the incident continues, the force added.

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