Police are appealing for information after a died in a collision in Edenfield.
Emergency services were called at just after 11.20am on Monday, (October 26th) following the collision on Rochdale Road close to the junction of Bridgemills, Rochdale Road and Plunge Road at the site of some temporary utility works.
A collision occurred involving a green Deutz Tractor, a Ford Transit Van and a Mercedes Drop Side Lorry which tragically resulted in a site worker, a man in his 60s, suffering injuries which proved fatal at the scene.
A second worker, a man in his 30s, was also injured and was taken to hospital for treatment. Thankfully his injuries are not life threatening.
An investigation is underway and enquiries are ongoing.
Police are keen to identify number of witnesses and motorists who may have seen the collision or passed the temporary road works where contractors were erecting telegraph poles at this location.
In particular officers are keen to identify anyone who may have seen a green tractor towing a black trailer in the area at around the time of the collision.
If you saw anything or have any CCTV, mobile or dashcam footage which could assist call them on 101 quoting log 0437 of October 26th.
You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
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