A man in his 20s has tragically died following a multi-vehicle crash in Rossendale.

Emergency services were called at 3am today (May 19) to a report of a crash on Burnley Road East.

Officers attended and found that a Renault Megane car travelling north in the direction of Burnley had hit a Ford Kuga.

The Megane then hit a car, with the Kuga colliding with three other parked vehicles.

The driver of the Megane, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two passengers in the Megane were taken to hospital for treatment.

Police had closed  a large section of the road throughout the morning to conduct an investigation.

Sgt Daniel Gunn of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “My thoughts are first and foremost with the man’s family and loved ones at this distressing time, and they will be supported by specially trained officers.

“We are appealing for anyone with properties on Burnley Road East between Waterfoot and the scene of the collision, who have CCTV or ring door bell footage, to contact police.

“Also, if anyone was travelling in the area and has dashcam footage from around the time of the collision, we again ask them to get in touch.

“The road was closed for several hours while we investigated the collision, and I would like to thank local residents for their patience during that time.”
Please contact 101 or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk – quoting log 0203 of 19th May 2024.