Appeal after man and woman pronounced dead at scene of Gisburn vehicle collision
It's after a collision between a Mazda MX-5 and a HGV on the A59 in Sawley
Police are appealing for information after two people have died following a collision in Gisburn.
The A59 in Sawley was closed yesterday (11 April) after reports of a vehicle collision at around 3:44pm.
It involved a green 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.
Both the driver of the Mazda, a 49-year-old man, and the passenger of the Mazda, a 25-year-old woman, were pronounced dead at the scene.
The HGV driver was unhurt and is helping police with enquiries.
Sgt Paul McCurrie, of our Roads Policing Team said:
“Very sadly, a man and a woman have died in this collision, and primarily, my and my team’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, to 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.”