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Coleraine accident - man dies in lorry accident | |
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A 39-year-old council worker has died after becoming trapped by a lorry at a council recycling depot in Coleraine, County Londonderry. | A 39-year-old council worker has died after becoming trapped by a lorry at a council recycling depot in Coleraine, County Londonderry. |
He is understood to be married father of two, Alan Devenney, who was from the town. | |
The accident happened at the Loughanhill recycling site shortly before 1200 BST on Friday. | The accident happened at the Loughanhill recycling site shortly before 1200 BST on Friday. |
The Health and Safety Executive has launched an investigation. | |
The centre is used for both recycling and waste disposal. | The centre is used for both recycling and waste disposal. |
In a statement, Coleraine Borough Council confirmed that one of its staff had been killed in what it called "a tragic incident". | In a statement, Coleraine Borough Council confirmed that one of its staff had been killed in what it called "a tragic incident". |
"Council's heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time," the statement said. | "Council's heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time," the statement said. |
"The Health and Safety Executive are now leading an investigation and any immediate enquiries should be directed to them." | "The Health and Safety Executive are now leading an investigation and any immediate enquiries should be directed to them." |
The council said the Gateside Road site would remain closed until further notice. | The council said the Gateside Road site would remain closed until further notice. |