Man Dies After Tree Falls During Storm Darragh

A man in his 40s tragically died when a tree fell onto his Citroen van during Storm Darragh on the A59 at Longton, Lancashire. Emergency services responded to the incident around 9am, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident coincided with severe weather conditions across the UK, with gusts reaching up to 93mph and millions advised to stay indoors due to dangerous conditions. Lancashire Police are conducting an investigation and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. The storm has caused widespread disruption, including travel cancellations and power outages affecting over 55,000 customers, particularly in Wales and the West Midlands. Commuters are urged to exercise caution as fallen trees and flooding continue to impact travel.