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| Police officer killed in road crash in Yorkshire | Police officer killed in road crash in Yorkshire |
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| A police officer who died after his car crashed as he responded to an emergency call was named by North Yorkshire police as Pc Andrew Bramma, 32. | A police officer who died after his car crashed as he responded to an emergency call was named by North Yorkshire police as Pc Andrew Bramma, 32. |
| The officer was killed when his patrol vehicle collided with a tree in the village of West Tanfield, near Ripon, at 7pm on Saturday. | The officer was killed when his patrol vehicle collided with a tree in the village of West Tanfield, near Ripon, at 7pm on Saturday. |
| The married father-of-two was the only person in the vehicle when it crashed and he was pronounced dead at the scene. | The married father-of-two was the only person in the vehicle when it crashed and he was pronounced dead at the scene. |
| Temporary Chief Constable Tim Madgwick said: "This is terrible and tragic news and the thoughts of everyone at North Yorkshire police are with the officer's family at this sad and very difficult time. | Temporary Chief Constable Tim Madgwick said: "This is terrible and tragic news and the thoughts of everyone at North Yorkshire police are with the officer's family at this sad and very difficult time. |
| "Everyone is shocked and saddened by the news of his death and I speak for every member of the force in extending our heartfelt sympathies to his family, friends and colleagues." | "Everyone is shocked and saddened by the news of his death and I speak for every member of the force in extending our heartfelt sympathies to his family, friends and colleagues." |
| The road was closed for several hours last night as collision investigators examined the scene. | The road was closed for several hours last night as collision investigators examined the scene. |
| The Health and Safety Executive has also been informed and an investigation will be carried out into the cause of the collision, police said. | The Health and Safety Executive has also been informed and an investigation will be carried out into the cause of the collision, police said. |
| Anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the vehicle or witnessed the collision is asked to contact North Yorkshire police on 101. | Anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the vehicle or witnessed the collision is asked to contact North Yorkshire police on 101. |
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