Investigation launched after man in his 40s killed amid Storm Darragh chaos

The Met Office have issued a risk to life warning

Yesterday the Met Office issued a rare 'risk to life' red warning set in place for Saturday.

The man in his 40s died after a tree fell onto his van during Storm Darragh, Lancashire Police have said.

The incident happened at around 09:00 this morning when emergency services were called to an accident site on the A59 in Longton, near Lancashire Police Headquarters.

The man was driving a Citroen van on the dual carriageway when the tree fell on to his vehicle causing serious injuries.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Updates to follow.