Man, 62, who sadly passed away at Lancashire Steam and Vintage Festival was from Blackpool
He sadly died at the scene.
A man who sadly passed away on Saturday at Lancashire Steam and Vintage Festival was from Blackpool.
The 62-year-old man had taken ill at the festival and sadly died at the scene.
His death was then confirmed by the festival’s organisers.
Lancashire Police said: “We were called at 2.50pm yesterday (Saturday) to Salwick Road, Wharles, to a report a man was unresponsive.
“The emergency services attended and despite the best efforts of medical personnel, a man in his 60s was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this distressing time. His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed in due course to HM Coroner.”
Providing a fresh update this morning, a spokesperson for Lancashire Police confirmed the man was 62 and from Blackpool.
It is believed the deceased was named locally as Graham Harper, but this has yet to be confirmed.
Posting a statement on Facebook, a spokesperson for Lancashire Steam and Vintage Festival said: “Following the very sad events at the Lancashire Steam and Vintage Festival, we would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the gentleman who sadly passed away.
“Everyone involved in responding to the situation was absolutely amazing, and we would like to recognise the efforts of all those who helped and supported those affected during such a difficult time.
“We understand from his family that he loved the show, which makes events particularly poignant for everyone involved.
“Our thoughts are very much with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.”