Bin lorry worker seriously injured after being hit by refuse truck on Willenhall street
A bin lorry worker has been left with 'serious injuries' after being hit by the refuse truck while doing collections on Tuesday.
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The man sustained serious facial and chest injuries in the incident on Summer Street, Willenhall, just before midday.
Emergency services descended on the scene, with the road closed off and a large police presence in place.
West Midlands Police confirmed that a man in his 40s was injured in the incident.
A spokesperson said: "A man in his 40s has been taken to hospital with serious facial and chest injuries after he was hit by a bin lorry on Summer Street, Willenhall just before midday today.
"The driver of the lorry is assisting as our enquiries are on-going."
