The man in his 40s was driving his Citroen van on the dual carriageway when the tree fell onto his vehicle
A man has died after a tree fell onto his van during Storm Darragh. An investigation has been launched by Lancashire Police after the force were called to the scene at around 9am. . The incident happened on the A59 at Longton, near Preston. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by a specially trained officer. A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: 'An investigation is underway after a man died when a tree fell onto his van during Storm Darragh.
uk Gusts of 93mph have been recorded in some parts of the country, while millions of people have been warned to stay indoors, thousands are without power, and trains have been cancelled. On Merseyside there is currently an amber weather warning for wind with of 60mph to 70mph are predicted for the region, with the strongest winds predicted for the afternoon. The Met Office issued advice on its website ahead of the unprecedented weather .
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