Police continue investigations into two men over fatal bridge collapse near Lancaster

Two men on police bail over the bridge collapse in Roeburndale which caused the death of a 73-year-old man have been released under investigation.
By Gayle Rouncivell
Published 21st Apr 2022, 12:02 BST
Updated 22nd Apr 2022, 14:38 BST
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Three men were originally arrested after the incident on January 18.

Brian Harwood was among 11 people thrown from an all-terrain vehicle pulling a trailer when the bridge gave way in Roeburndale, near Wray.

Mr Harwood, from Penrith in Cumbria, died at the scene.

The collapsed bridge in Roeburndale, Lancashire, where one man was killed and others were seriously injured. Photo: Kelvin StuttardThe collapsed bridge in Roeburndale, Lancashire, where one man was killed and others were seriously injured. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
The collapsed bridge in Roeburndale, Lancashire, where one man was killed and others were seriously injured. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
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Two other people were injured and taken to hospital after the incident.

Police said at the time that those in the vehicles were from a "shooting party" who were "travelling on private land" and were returning to a farm when the bridge suddenly gave way beneath them.

A 55-year-old man from Preston and two men, aged 52 and 57, from Lancaster, were later arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

The 55-year-old and 57-year-old have this week been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

The 52-year-old man has been released with no further action to be taken.