Tain worker confirmed as man who died on Shetland construction site

23 -year-old Liam Macdonald passed away on Sunday.

Author: Liam RossPublished 8th Jun 2022
Last updated 8th Jun 2022

Police have named the Easter Ross worker who died during an incident on a Shetland construction site.

23-year-old Liam Macdonald from Tain passed away on site in the Upper Kergord area of the island on Sunday.

Officers say investigations are continuing to find out exactly what happened.

Community efforts are currently ongoing to help support the family.

Police Scotland say they are supporting Liam's family.

A spokesperson said: "Officers received a report of a 23-year-old man having been injured on a construction site in the Upper Kergord area of Shetland, around 10.15am on Sunday, 5 June, 2022.

"Emergency services attended, however, the man died at the scene.

"His family have been informed and are being supported.

"The Health and Safety Executive have been made aware of the death and enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances."

Tain and Fearn Free Church have posted on Facebook informing people on how to help contribute towards a donation for the family.