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Bin lorry driver killed by 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.
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman said no other vehicles were involved and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the truck collided with a building.
The Health and Safety Executive has been informed. The driver - believed to be a 57-year-old man - was pronounced dead at the scene, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
A police spokesman said the vehicle travelled a short distance before coming to a stop. 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. 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.