Lorry crashes into historic Coulton Mill causing significant damage

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 18:10 · Archive

A heavy goods vehicle collided with Coulton Mill near Malton early Thursday, causing significant damage to the centuries-old building.

A heavy goods vehicle collided with Coulton Mill in Coulton, North Yorkshire, just before 6am on Thursday, causing significant damage to the centuries-old building. Nick Burrows, owner of the mill and of Coulton Mill Cyder, said he was woken by the sound of a revving engine and falling masonry as the HGV crashed into the side of the property.

Burrows described it as 'a dark day', having spent much of his life preserving the building in what he called 'an area of outstanding natural beauty'. He said: 'I have done this, in large part, for future generations.' He acknowledged momentary doubts about continuing his work but expressed determination to persevere, drawing on his experience of greater hardships.

No injuries were sustained in the collision. North Yorkshire Police received a report of the incident at 6.20am and said their enquiries into the crash are ongoing.

How it is being reported

• Owner says 'I feel crushed' after lorry damages historic millTHE owner of an historic building has spoken of a 'dark day' after a lorry badly damaged the property.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 5 Nov, 17:24
• Owner says 'I feel crushed' after lorry damages historic millTHE owner of an historic building has spoken of a 'dark day' after a lorry badly damaged the property.The Press (York) · 5 Nov, 17:24

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