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| Bin lorry driver killed by own vehicle at Derriford Hospital | Bin lorry driver killed by own vehicle at Derriford Hospital |
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| 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. | 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 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 vehicle travelled a short distance before coming to a stop. No other vehicles were involved, the force added. |
| 'Deepest sympathies' | |
| The emergency services remain at the scene and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed. | 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. | The Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the hospital, said it was working with police to support their investigations. |
| Recycling firm Viridor, who employed the man, said: "Our deepest sympathies are with the driver's family, friends and colleagues. | |
| "The company is working closely with the authorities and a full investigation is underway." |