Woman Killed On The Job At Lanarkshire Coal Yard

A woman who worked at a North Lanarkshire coal yard for ten years has been killed on the job. 66 year old Margaret Corcoran was hit by an industrial loader at the Fergusson Group depot in Bellshill on Tuesday. Police and the Health and Safety Executive have launched an investigation into the death which is not being treated as suspicious.

Manager John Macauley said: “Our thoughts are with Margaret's family at this very difficult time.

“I have personally known Margaret for 10 years, she was a popular and respected colleague and we are all devastated by this tragic accident.

“We continue to co-operate fully with the Police and the Health & Safety Executive during their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.”