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Elly Blake

Man dies after being hit by road sweeper lorry in Finsbury Park

A man has died after being hit by a road cleaning lorry in Finsbury Park on Monday.

Officers were called at 11.12am to the junction of Pemberton Road with Wightman Road, N4.

The pedestrian, who is believed to be a road worker, was struck by a road cleaning lorry, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Officers, London’s Air Ambulance and LAS attended, but despite efforts of paramedics the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and has assisted police with the ongoing investigation.

Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are investigating the circumstances. They are particularly keen to hear from any witnesses who saw the collision, or captured it on CCTV.

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