Tragedy as man dies after he is hit by bin lorry at depot
A man has died after he was hit by a bin lorry at a depot in Bradford.[1]
The tragedy happened at the Biffa Transfer Station in Peace Street, Laisterdyke, on Thursday.
West Yorkshire Police[2] confirmed the fatality and said an investigation was being carried out by the Health and Safety Executive.
A police spokesman said: “West Yorkshire Police are investigating after a man died in a collision with a bin lorry at a depot site in Peace Street, Bradford on Thursday, 10 August.
“The investigation is being carried out with the Health and Safety Executive and the deceased’s family have been informed.”
A Biffa spokesperson said: “It is with great sorrow we share the information that there has been an incident resulting in a fatality at the Biffa Transfer Station in Bradford.
“All our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased at this tragic time.
“We are carrying out a full investigation into the incident and it would not be appropriate to comment any further at this time.”
References
- ^ Bradford. (www.examinerlive.co.uk)
- ^ West Yorkshire Police (www.examinerlive.co.uk)
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