Man dies after falling from scaffolding in Peterhead
A second man is in hospital with serious injuries after the incident on Merchant Street in the town
Last updated 18th Aug 2021
Police have responded to a call in Peterhead after two men fell from scaffolding on Market Street. One man, a 77-year-old, was pronounced dead at the scene and a second also 77-years-old is in hospital seriously injured.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of two men having fallen from scaffolding on Merchant Street in Peterhead around 3pm on Wednesday, 18 August, 2021.
“A 77-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and another 77-year-old man was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries.
“The Health and Safety Executive has been made aware and enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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