A LORRY driver has died after being crushed by tonnes of soybean meal this morning.
The driver, in his 60s, was working for Kelbrook haulage company Reid Atkinson at a warehouse in Liverpool, when around eight tonnes of soya grain collapsed on top of him.
Soybean meal is used in pre-packaged meals as well in animal feeds.
The man was picking up a soybean meal delivery from Cargills Ltd in Liverpool’s Bootle docklands when the incident happened.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been informed of the incident. A spokesman said: “An investigation is underway and is being dealt with by the HSE.”
Reid Atkinson was unavailable for comment.
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