A lorry driver died after getting stuck under his load on the M62.
Police confirmed that a large metal structure that he was carrying on the back of his truck fell on the driver.
The driver had left his vehicle on the westbound slip road at Junction 37 to secure the load after it came loose.
A crane was brought in to assist, but the structure became detached from the back of the lorry and fell on him.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Humberside Police , Yorkshire Ambulance Service and Humberside Fire and Rescue services all attended the scene but were unable to save the man from his injuries, reports Hull Live.
A Humberside Police statement said: “A driver has died after a large metal structure that he was carrying on the back of his truck fell on him.
“The incident happened last night Thursday, October 10, on the westbound slip road of the M62 at Junction 37 at Howden Spur around 4pm.
“The driver had left his vehicle to secure the load after it came loose. A crane was brought in to assist but the structure became detached and sadly fell on him.
“He later died from his injuries. The driver’s family have been made aware and are being supported by officers. We will not be releasing any details of the deceased man’s identity at this point.
“We will be supporting and working with the Health and Safety Executive to try and ascertain the circumstances surrounding this incident.”
Anyone with any information should contact police on 101 quoting log 367.
