Driver Crushed To Death By Truck In South Queensferry 'Named'

The driver of a bin lorry who died after he was crushed by his own vehicle in South Queensferry is being named locally.

58-year-old man Maurice Willis died in hospital from his injuries.

Sergeant Brian Smith, from Police Sscotland's Edinburgh Road Policing Unit, said: "This tragic accident happened as the driver tried to stop his lorry from rolling out of the car park of the Hawes Inn.

"He was crushed against the wall by the lorry, which then hit a parked Jaguar car before rolling across the road and mounting the pavement. demolishing a bench and fencing before it came to rest hanging over the edge of the pier.

"Although this is a busy road, with a number of pedestrians in the area at the time, fortunately no one else was injured.

"We are carrying out a full investigation and I am appealing for any witnesses who have not already spoken to us, to call Police Scotland on 101."