A MAN died yesterday when the car he was travelling in left the road and crashed into a tree.

The tragedy happened near the village of Whixley, between York and Knaresborough, in North Yorkshire, just after 7am.

A local man, believed to be in his 20s, was cut free from his Fiat Panda by fire crews, but was pronounced dead, despite the efforts of paramedics.

Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact police on (01423) 539474.