A man has died after being crushed by a lorry at an Aberdeen industrial estate.
Emergency services were called to the scene at Colin Lawson Transport in the Hareness Park area of Altens at 11.30am yesterday.
Police Scotland have launched an investigation into the accident but said no further information was available at this time.
The man, believed to be in his fifties, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police Scotland was informed of an incident at an industrial site in the Altens area of Aberdeen at around 11.30am yesterday where it had been reported that a man was injured.
“Sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Inquiries are at an early stage and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been informed.
“No further details are available at this time.”
An HSE spokeswoman added: “I can confirm HSE are aware of the incident and assisting Police Scotland, who are leading the investigation.”
Man dies after being crushed by lorry at Aberdeen industrial estate
