Man dies after car enters ford during Storm Bert

A couple were taken to hospital after they were recovered from the water

A man has died after his car entered water during Storm Bert.

The man, aged in his 80s, was recovered by emergency services from water on Cockhill Lane, Foulridge, Colne, where Noyna Ford is located, at about 16:15 GMT on Saturday, Lancashire Police said.

He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A woman, aged in her 80s, was also recovered from the water and remains in hospital where her condition is described as not life threatening.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent two fire engines to the scene.

Firefighters from Nelson and Penwortham who are specialist swift water rescue teams were involved along with a boat from Preston.

The man’s death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to the coroner, police said.

Homes and roads have seen some flooding across the UK during heavy rain, particularly in Wales, with more than 100 flood warnings in place across Britain.