A man has died after being crushed by a lorry at an Aberdeen industrial estate.
The victim, who is understood to be in his 50s, was killed by a reversing heavy goods vehicle at Colin Lawson Transport in Altens at 11.30am on Monday.
Emergency services were called to the haulage firm’s yard in the Hareness Park area of the estate, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Since they started operating in 1997, Colin Lawson Transport has become one of the largest goods companies in the north-east, with a fleet of more than 60 vehicles.
But yesterday, the atmosphere at the firm was sombre, with many employees mourning the man, who is understood to have worked in Aberdeen for many years and was well known in the local industry.
An investigation into the circumstances of his death has been launched by the police and inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive.
A police 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 HSE has been informed.”
An HSE spokeswoman added: “I can confirm HSE are aware of the incident and are assisting Police Scotland, who are leading the investigation.”
Jake Molloy, regional organiser for the Rail Maritime and Transport union, said: “Our thoughts are with this man’s family and friends at this tragic time.
“But I think we need to take a step back and let the HSE and the police do their job, and hopefully prevent an event such as this taking place again.”
A spokesman for Colin Lawson Transport declined to comment.
