Man dies after being hit by lorry in Aberdeen

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 15:44 · Archive

Antony Millard, 58, from Torry in Aberdeen, died after being hit by a lorry on Victoria Road on Friday.

Antony Millard, 58, from the Torry area of Aberdeen, was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a lorry on Victoria Road on Friday at approximately 10:10. Emergency services, including a special operations response team, paramedic response unit and ambulance from the Scottish Ambulance Service, attended the scene. Several nearby roads were closed off immediately after the incident.

Floral tributes have been placed near the scene, including bouquets of chrysanthemums and roses at a lamppost near the JG Ross bakery and red roses wrapped around a bollard near the Torry Chip Bar. Tributes have also been paid online, with people offering condolences to Mr Millard's family.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. Sergeant Chris Bain said he was appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have relevant dashcam footage to contact police. Officers are particularly keen to hear from drivers who were travelling along Victoria Road at the time of the incident.

How it is being reported

• Floral tributes left for man who died in lorry incident on Aberdeen’s Victoria RoadAntony Millard died on the Torry street on Friday October 23.Press and Journal · 27 Oct, 15:13
• Man who died after being hit by lorry named by policeAntony Millard, from the Torry area of the city, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident on Victoria Road.BBC North East Orkney And Shetland · 25 Oct, 15:51

In this story: Antony Millard · Aberdeen · Torry · Victoria Road · Scottish Ambulance Service

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