Two people die after collision between car and HGV

Lancashire Constabulary [1] were called at 3.44pm on April 11, after a collision on Gisburn Road, A59, Sawley, opposite Dunbia Abattoir. Police said the collision was between a Mazda MX5, travelling westbound in the direction of Clitheroe from Gisburn, and a DAF Truck HGV, travelling eastbound in the direction of Gisburn from Clitheroe. Officers and emergency [2] services attended, and both the driver of the Mazda, a 49-year-old man and the passenger, a 25-year-old woman, were both pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the HGV was unhurt. He stopped at the scene and is solely being treated as a witness by the police. Sgt Paul McCurrie, of our Roads Policing Team said: "Very sadly, a man and a woman have died in this collision, and primarily, my team and I's thoughts are with all those who knew and loved them at this time.

"Enquiries into how the collision occurred are ongoing, and as part of those enquiries, I need to ask for your help. "If you witnessed the collision, or have any footage that could assist our enquiries, we would be really keen to speak to you. "I'm appealing to you directly to ask that if you were driving on the A59 prior to the collision in this area, and have a dashcam, please check your footage.

If you have captured the Mazda or the HGV, please let us know.

"Equally, if you witnessed the collision, or either vehicle prior to it, get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 0794 of April 11.

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