A man has died after he collapsed at Rivington Pike.

Officers were called just after 9.20am this morning to Rivington Country Park after a man in his 60s collapsed.

The air ambulance was seen landing at the top of the pike. 

Despite efforts of the emergency services, the man could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A spokesperson for the police said: "We were called just after 9:20am this morning (Sunday 21 May) by NWAS who were responding to a report of a man collapsed in Rivington Country Park.

"Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency responders and members of the public, a man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to the coroner in due course.

"Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this time."

Bolton Mountain Rescue has also confirmed they were in attendance.

Rivington Pike is a hill on Winter Hill, part of the West Pennine Moors at Rivington, Chorley.

It is a popular spot for walkers in both Lancashire and Greater Manchester due to its location by the two county borders.

 

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