Man seriously hurt in recycling centre crash

Darley Dale recycling centreImage source, Google
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Police were called to the recycling centre on Tuesday afternoon

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A man has been seriously injured in a crash at a recycling centre in Derbyshire.

Police said a Ford and BMW collided at the site in Darley Dale shortly after 12:20 BST on Tuesday.

The man was taken to hospital with a serious injury to his leg, officers said.

The recycling centre has been closed as investigation work is carried out.

Derbyshire County Council said in a social media post: "Our household waste recycling centre at Northwood near Darley Dale is temporarily closed following an incident on site today."

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