The family of a woman who died in a car crash in Rossendale have paid tribute to the 'loving' mum-of-four.
Police were called to Market Street in Bacup on Thursday, at 8.50am, after a red Vauxhall Crossland X had collided with a wall of the Swan Hotel.
The driver of the vehicle, Celia Lynch, 41, from Bacup, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
In a tribute, Celia’s family 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 attended the scene.
Police are appealing for information and 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.
Sergent 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 who can help police with their enquiries is asked to call 101 or email 2385@lancashire.pnn.police.uk quoting log 0288 of February 20.
