Mystery surrounds Ford Transit van found half-submerged in River Ribble

A white Ford Transit van has been found half-submerged in the River Ribble in Walton-le-Dale.
A local fisherman relaxes near the half-submerged Ford Transit in the River Ribble near London Road, Walton-le-DaleA local fisherman relaxes near the half-submerged Ford Transit in the River Ribble near London Road, Walton-le-Dale
A local fisherman relaxes near the half-submerged Ford Transit in the River Ribble near London Road, Walton-le-Dale

The van was discovered in the river early on Tuesday morning (August 13), near London Road bridge.

It is not known how the vehicle entered the water.

A hole appears to have been made in the rear door, which is visible from the banks of the river (see picture).

Lancashire Police said a man has been taken to Royal Preston Hospital. No arrests were made.