A refuse worker has died after being hit by the bin lorry he was working on in Co Derry.
Father-of-two John Winton, 51, who was also a part-time firefighter, died from his injuries after the collision in Limavady this morning.
The incident happened at 7.30am, with the PSNI confirming Mr Winton's death this afternoon.
Inspector Siobhan Watt said: "John Winton, a cleansing operative, died as a result of injuries he sustained in a collision with the refuse collection vehicle he was working on."
An investigation is under way to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
Northern Ireland's chief fire and rescue officer, Gary Thompson, said Mr Winton was a dedicated and popular member of the service.
"Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is devastated to learn of the death of our colleague firefighter, John Winton, who died this morning in an off-duty incident.
"On behalf of NIFRS, I extend our sincere sympathies and condolences to John's family, his mother, Margaret, and his children, Lisa and Gavin, at this difficult time.
"John was a retained firefighter at Limavady Fire Station, having joined NIFRS almost two years ago on November 19 2016.
"His untimely death at the age of 51 will be greatly felt by all who knew and worked with him.
"John was a dedicated firefighter serving his home town with distinction and he was extremely popular amongst his colleagues.
"His death will be felt across the entire service and the NIFRS family.
"John's colleagues from Limavady Fire Station and neighbouring stations of Dungiven and Crescent Link attended the incident this morning which happened on Mount Eden, Limavady at 7.36am.
"NIFRS is offering support to John's family and his colleagues at this difficult time."
Local MLA for East Derry, John Dallat said: "There is widespread shock in the community and a sense of disbelief that such a tragedy should happen.
"Our council empties thousands of bins daily without mishap.
"On this occasion something happened and until we read the independent reports prepared by the PSNI and Health and Safety Executive it would be unwise to speculate, but instead offer our prayers for all affected by this incident."
Police have appealed to any witnesses to contact them at the collision investigation unit on 101, quoting reference number 195 of 06/11/18.
