Police have named a man who died as a result of becoming trapped under an oil tanker as Peter “Speedy” Reid.
The 52-year-old, from the small community of Islandmagee, is believed to have died as a result of his injuries following the tragedy in Ballyclare, Co Antrim, on Thursday.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have seen the tanker on the Ballyrobert Road or road users with dash-cam footage to contact them, Belfast Live reports.
PSNI Inspector Julian Buchanan said on Thursday: “The incident was reported to police at approximately 1.50 pm, involving a green and white oil tanker.
“Tragically, it is believed that the man was trapped under the vehicle and died as a result of his injuries at the scene.
“The Ballyrobert Road remains closed at this time.
“Our enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death are continuing and I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed a green and white oil tanker in the vicinity of Ballyclare or who has dash-cam footage available, to contact officers at the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference number 974 01/07/21.”
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