Twenty forklift drivers are celebrating after collectively winning over GBP3 million (USD5.9 million) in the lottery.

The 16 men and four women who work at a toiletries factory in Normanton will share the GBP3,681,300 (USD 7,223,447) won in a Lotto rollover draw, the Yorkshire Post reported.

Ron Johnston, 61, says winning the money has changed his life.

"I couldn't believe it when I realised we had a winning ticket. I must have checked it about 20 times. I didn't sleep a wink that night."

Most of the drivers would continue working but say they now have the opportunity to pay off their mortgages.