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Helen Carter

Man, 70, dies after falling in stairwell of bus in Lancashire

A pensioner has died after he fell in the stairwell of a bus in Lancashire.

Police said the man sustained a head injury on the bus service, from Longbridge to Preston, on December 10.

They are urging anyone who has not spoken to officers to get in touch with them.

It is believed he boarded the bus at the Old Oak bus stop, near Preston.

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Sgt Marc Glass, of Lancashire Police, said: "A man has died and our thoughts are with him and his family at this incredibly difficult time."

He said a liaison officer has been appointed to support the man's family.

The incident happened at around 10am.

The man was taken to hospital afterwards, but died from his injuries in hospital.

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