Bin worker dies 12 days after 'serious incident'

Spencer Road was cordoned off following the incident

A refuse worker has died 12 days after being injured in a "serious incident" involving a bin lorry.

The 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.

The injured man was airlifted to hospital after being injured on 29 July

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."