Police Cordon Off Streets Around Rawtenstall Bus Station and Kay Street Following Serious Incident
A large emergency response was launched in Rawtenstall on Friday evening after police cordoned off streets around the town centre following what authorities described as a serious incident.
Emergency services, including police, paramedics and an air ambulance, were called to the area near Rawtenstall Bus Station, Kay Street and Rawtenstall Market shortly before 5.30pm on June 26.
Images from the scene showed a significant emergency presence, with officers establishing a cordon while paramedics worked within the restricted area. The air ambulance was also seen near the incident location as emergency crews responded.
As a result of the ongoing incident, Rawtenstall Market was closed, and members of the public were urged to stay away from the area.
In a statement issued on Friday evening, Rossendale Borough Council said:
“Due to an incident near Rawtenstall Market, the market has been closed while emergency services respond.
“Lancashire Police are dealing with the incident, and we kindly ask people to avoid the area until further notice. The market should reopen tomorrow at the usual time. Thank you for understanding.”
A police cordon remained in place around parts of the bus station and surrounding streets while emergency services continued their work.
It has since been confirmed that one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lancashire Police have been approached for further information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident. No additional details have been officially released at this stage.
Members of the public are being advised to avoid the town centre until the cordon is lifted and emergency operations are complete.
This is a breaking incident, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.