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Skip lorry driver killed at Derriford Hospital by rolling truck | |
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A skip lorry driver has died after being run over by his own vehicle as it rolled towards a hospital building. | |
The man was trying to stop the lorry from crashing when he fell under the wheels at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, police told BBC News. | |
Emergency services were called at about 07:15 BST to reports of an incident involving the lorry. No other vehicles were involved. | |
The driver - believed to be a 57-year-old - was pronounced dead at the scene. | |
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 vehicle travelled a short distance before coming to a stop, Devon and Cornwall Police said. | |
'Deepest sympathies' | '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. | 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." | "The company is working closely with the authorities and a full investigation is underway." |