Young Selston fairground worker died after being hit by lorry

A young fairground worker died after being hit by a lorry, a court heard.

Mitchell Price, 18, of Station Road, Selston, suffered “multiple injuries” in the collision, which happened on Guildhall Drive, Selston, just before 5.45am on Wednesday, May 27.

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The opening of Mr Price’s inquest took place at Chesterfield coroners’ court on Monday.

Coroner James Newman said Derbyshire police and the Health and Safety Executive are continuing to probe the circumstances of the crash.

He adjourned the inquest for a date to be fixed while the investigations take place.

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