A WOMAN has died after a tragic accident involving a Hyndburn Council bin wagon on Monday.

It is believed Jean Eastwood, 66, of Eachill Gardens, Rishton was crossing a small alleyway next to a car showroom on Harwood Road, Rishton when the wagon struck her.

The incident happened at around 12.40pm while it was reversing and although paramedics and police were called out she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Hyndburn Council leader Peter Britcliffe said: "This is a terrible tragedy and my sympathy goes out to the victim's family. Obviously there will be a full investigation into this matter."