A man has died following a serious crash near Darwen.

Police were to Broken Stone Road, at the crossroads junction with Bog Height Road, Heys Lane and Tockholes Road, on September 20.

Officers attended and found that a Seat Ibiza car had been involved in a crash with a Toyota Prius.

The Seat Ibiza then crashed into a building and overturned.

The passenger in the Seat Ibiza, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and was in a critical condition in hospital. He has now died.

The driver of the Seat Ibiza suffered serious injuries and is being treated in hospital.

The driver and passenger of the Toyota Prius both suffered minor injuries.

Sergeant Laura Kendall of the police’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “This was a collision which has very sadly resulted in a man losing his life. First and foremost my thoughts are very much with his family at this incredibly distressing time. They are being supported by specialist officers.

“As we investigate the collision, we want to hear from anyone who witnessed it or was in the area around the time and has dashcam/CCTV footage.

“Please contact 101, quoting log 1472 of September 20, 2024, or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk".