A MAN has died after his own car apparently knocked him down at a petrol station.
An initial police probe suggested the grey Mazda CX-5, left unoccupied, began to roll away as the victim was preparing to refuel his vehicle.
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The man died after attempting to stop the car at a petrol station in the village Broughton Astley, Leics, on Wednesday Credit: BPM
The man suffered serious injuries as he attempted to stop the car in the village of Broughton Astley, Leics, on Wednesday.
He was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died later the same day.
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police has now confirmed that a man died following the incident and an investigation into a collision has been launched.
Officers continue to investigate the incident and are now appealing to the public for help.
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