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Man Airlifted to Hospital After Fall from Scaffolding in Peterhead

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A man has been airlifted to hospital after falling from scaffolding on board a ship at a supply base in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.

Emergency services were called to the ASCO supply base in the Burnhaven area at around 7 am on Wednesday.

The 41-year-old man was transferred by air ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. His condition has not been disclosed.

Police Scotland stated that they were alerted to the incident at approximately 7:00 a.m.

A spokesperson said: “Around 7am on Wednesday, 23 July, we were made aware of a man having been injured after falling from scaffolding onboard a ship in the Burnhaven area of Peterhead. The 41-year-old was taken by air ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The Health and Safety Executive has been made aware and enquiries are ongoing.”

The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed it received a call at 6.03am and dispatched a range of emergency resources, including an ambulance, two special operations response teams, and an air ambulance equipped with a trauma team.

Workplace safety investigations are expected to be carried out by the Health and Safety Executive.

Peterhead is home to one of Europe’s largest fishing ports and supports a range of offshore and marine services.

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