Middle Barton waste lorry worker seriously injured in crash
West Oxfordshire District CouncilA waste lorry worker was seriously injured when a car collided with the back of the vehicle.
The man was working behind the lorry when it was involved in a crash with a Ford Fiesta in Middle Barton, Oxfordshire, at 08:30 BST on Tuesday.
The worker, aged in his 50s, was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries.
West Oxfordshire District Council's waste contractor, Ubico, said it had been a "horrible experience" for the worker and his colleagues.
Managing director Beth Boughton said: "The health and safety of our teams is of utmost importance and we take every available precaution to make sure our staff are safe.
"The incident is being investigated by Thames Valley Police and Ubico is cooperating fully with their inquiries."
Officers have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.
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