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Patrick Whelan, 62, from Liverpool, died in a collision at temporary utility works on Rochdale Road in Edenfield, near Bury, on Monday, October 26, at around 11.20am. The incident involved a green Deutz Tractor, a Ford Transit van and a Mercedes Dropside lorry, according to Lancashire Police.
A man in his 30s was also injured and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone who saw a green tractor towing a black trailer or has relevant footage, urging them to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit with log 0437 of October 26th.
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