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| Skip lorry driver killed at Derriford Hospital by rolling truck | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | The driver - believed to be a 57-year-old - was pronounced dead at the scene. |
| 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, Devon and Cornwall Police said. |
| Sgt Rob Kelland said: "At this stage it would appear that a driver was hitching his trailer on about 100 metres further up the hill. While he was doing that it would appear the lorry starting rolling away. | |
| "Witnesses are saying that he tried running after the lorry and tried to save it but unfortunately fell and was run over by his own lorry. | |
| "He was taken into A&E where he was pronounced deceased. | |
| "Subsequently, the family has arrived at the hospital and are being cared for by our family liaison officer." | |
| '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 investigations. | |
| Recycling firm Viridor, which 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 under way." |