Tributes have been paid to a much-loved woman who died after her car smashed into the wall of a hotel.
Celia Lynch was driving a Vauxhall Crossland X on Thursday when it smashed into the wall of the Swan Hotel in Bacup.
The incident took place on Market Street, close to the junction with Rockliffe Road, at around 8.50am, LancsLive reports.
The 41-year-old's family have paid tribute to her.
In a statement, they said: “Celia was a loving wife, sister, grandmother and mother to four wonderful children.
“She had a kind, warm and funny personality and always had time for others.
“All her family are devastated by this tragic loss and will miss her greatly.”
The road was closed for three hours while accident investigators from Lancashire Police attended the scene.
Officers are now appealing for information.
They are particularly keen to trace any witnesses who may have seen the collision, or seen a red 2019 registered Vauxhall Crossland being driven in the Bacup area in recent days.
Sgt Steve Hardman, of Lancashire Police's Tactical Operations, said: “These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with Celia’s family and friends at this sad and very difficult time.
“We are appealing for witnesses and would urge anyone who has seen what happened and yet to speak to police to come forward.
“We want to understand the exact circumstances around the collision and if you have any information please come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, or email 2385@lancashire.pnn.police.uk, quoting log 0288 of February 20.
