Three men have been arrested after a bridge collapse killed a Penrith man.
Brian Harwood, 73, died after a Polaris Ranger vehicle pulling a trailer fell into a river when a wooden bridge, supported by scaffolding, collapsed.
Mr Harwood, a pheasant beater, and 10 people were injured when a bridge collapsed under the weight of a farm vehicle and trailer returning from a shooting party.
Two men aged in their 60s and 70s are receiving treatment in hospital for their injuries.
The tragedy happened on a farm in the Moor Lane area of Roeburndale, Lancashire.
Police were called around 4.25pm on Tuesday following a report of a serious incident on a farm.
Det Insp Mark Dickinson, of Lancashire Police’s Force Major Investigation Team, said: “This investigation remains in its early stages and we are conducting a number of enquiries to establish exactly what has happened, including whether any criminal offences were committed.
“Three men have been arrested and are assisting police with our enquiries. They have now been released, but remain under investigation.
“We are supporting the families of those involved and working with partners, including the Health and Safety Executive, to establish what caused the bridge to collapse.
“Our thoughts remain with Mr Harwood’s loved ones and everyone affected by this tragic incident.”
A 55-year-old man from Preston, a 57-year-old man from Lancaster and a 52-year-old man from Lancaster were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
They have been bailed and must return to a police station on February 15.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact police on 101 quoting log 0953 of January 18.
