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Man hospitalised after Old Swan digger incident

A man is being treated in hospital after becoming stuck under a digger in Old Swan.

Emergency services were called at 3.55pm this afternoon following reports that a man had become trapped under machinery on Mill Lane at the junction with St Oswalds Street.

It is believed that the man became stuck under a small digger.

The machinery has now been removed and the male has been taken to hospital with a suspected broken/dislocated ankle.

The incident has been referred to the Health and Safety Executive.