The accomplice of a person who died after a car and trailer fell right into a river when a bridge collapsed stated they’re “devastated”.
Brian Harwood, 73, from Cumbria died following the incident on a farm within the Moor Lane space of Roeburndale, Lancashire on Tuesday.
Lancashire Constabulary stated Mr Harwood died after a Polaris Ranger car pulling a trailer fell right into a river when a picket bridge that was supported by scaffolding collapsed.
Brian meant a lot to me and the folks round us. Everybody he knew loved his firm
Brian Harwood’s accomplice
The drive stated 11 folks have been within the car and trailer on the time and two different males of their 60s and 70s are in hospital after struggling accidents within the incident.
Mr Harwood’s accomplice stated in a press release: “Brian meant a lot to me and the folks round us. Everybody he knew loved his firm.
“We’re devastated about what has taken place.”
Lancashire Constabulary stated an investigation into the circumstances of the incident is beneath manner and the Well being and Security Government has been knowledgeable.
Detective Inspector Kirsty Wyatt stated: “Our investigation into yesterday’s bridge collapse could be very a lot ongoing.
“Our ideas stay with Mr Harwood’s family members and everybody affected by this tragic incident.
“We’re supporting the households of these concerned and dealing with companions to ascertain what brought about the bridge to break down.”
Investigators are anticipated to stay on the scene for quite a lot of days.
Kaynak: briturkish.com
