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Bin lorry driver killed by own vehicle at Derriford Hospital Skip lorry driver killed at Derriford Hospital by rolling truck
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A refuse lorry driver has died after being hit by his own vehicle at a hospital, police have said. A skip lorry driver has died after being run over by his own vehicle as it rolled towards a hospital building.
Emergency services were called to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth at about 07:15 BST to reports of an incident involving the lorry. 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 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, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
The vehicle travelled a short distance before coming to a stop. No other vehicles were involved, the force added.
'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."