This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-33045497
The article has changed 5 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Bin lorry driver killed by own vehicle at Derriford Hospital | |
(35 minutes later) | |
A refuse lorry driver has died after being hit by his own vehicle at a hospital, police have said. | A refuse lorry driver has died after being hit by his own vehicle at a hospital, police have said. |
Emergency services were called to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth at about 07:15 BST to reports of an incident involving the lorry. | Emergency services were called to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth at about 07:15 BST to reports of an incident involving the lorry. |
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the truck collided with a building. | |
The driver - believed to be a 57-year-old man - was pronounced dead at the scene, Devon and Cornwall Police said. | |
The vehicle travelled a short distance before coming to a stop. No other vehicles were involved, the force added. | |
The emergency services remain at the scene and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed. | |
The Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the hospital, said it was working with police to support their investigations. |