Man dead and several injured following bridge collapse
Eleven people were crossing the bridge in Roeburndale as it gave way
A man has died and two people were injured after a vehicle and trailer fell into a river as a bridge collapsed.
Eleven people were in the vehicle and trailer when the bridge in Moor Lane, Roeburndale, caved in, Lancashire Police said.
Police were called at about 4.25pm on Tuesday (18th January) alongside ambulance and fire crews and mountain rescue teams.
Despite the presence of emergency services one man suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second man suffered a serious head injury and was taken to Royal Preston Hospital for treatment.
A number of other people also suffered injuries and were taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
Road closures are in place and expected to continue for some time.
Police said an investigation into the circumstances around the incident is underway and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed.
Detective inspector Kirsty Wyatt, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: "My thoughts are very much with all those involved in what is a very sad and tragic incident.
"One man has sadly died and a number of people have suffered serious injuries.
"At this time we believe the vehicle was pulling the trailer, containing a number of people, when a bridge gave way. Those people were then thrown from the vehicle and trailer.
"Our investigation is at very early stages and enquiries are ongoing to establish what happened."
Anyone with information that can help police is urged to call 101 quoting log 0953 of January 18.