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- BBC News
Isle of Wight bin worker dies 12 days after 'serious incident'
A refuse worker has died 12 days after being injured in a "serious incident" involving a bin man was airlifted to hospital after being hurt on Spencer Road in Ryde, Isle of Wight, on 29 July. Isle of Wight Council, which confirmed he died on Sunday, said it was a "profound loss" for the community. The authority said it was cooperating with the Health and Safety Executive as it carried out an investigation. It added: ''We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of our valued waste collection team members."While it is important to allow this process to take its course, we want to assure everyone that we are fully committed to supporting the investigation."In a statement, waste management operator Thalia said: "Our deepest condolences are with their family, friends and colleagues, and we ask that their privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
30-06-2025
- BBC News
Birmingham bin lorry crash leaves man in hospital
A man suffered potentially serious injuries when he was hit by a bin lorry, in collision happened at the junction of Aldridge Road and Holford Drive, Perry Barr, at about 07:30 BST, West Midlands pedestrian, who is in his 40s, was later taken to hospital and officers also spoke to the lorry driver at the scene, the force City Council confirmed one of its bin lorries had been involved and it was working with the police as the incident is investigated. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Man killed in Devon road crash with bin lorry
A man has died following a road crash involving a bin lorry in Devon, police services were called to the incident at Higher Warberry Road, Torquay, at about 12:45 BST on Tuesday. Devon and Cornwall Police said a man from the area in his 20s had died at the scene and the incident had been raised with the Health and Safety BBC has approached Torbay Council, which is responsible for local waste collections, for comment. Devon and Cornwall Police has asked witnesses and anyone with relevant information or dashcam footage to get in contact.
