Worker dies in construction site accident in Glasgow

The 43-year-old was working on the revamp of the St Enoch Centre on Thursday when he was injured.

Published 23rd Aug 2019
Last updated 23rd Aug 2019

A construction worker has died after an industrial accident at a shopping centre.

The 43-year-old was working on the revamp of the St Enoch Centre in Glasgow when he sustained serious injuries on Thursday afternoon.

The emergency services were called at around 3.20pm, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Scotland said in a statement: A joint Police Scotland and Health and Safety Executive investigation is ongoing and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.''

The centre is undergoing a £40 million upgrade, which is expected to be completed next year.

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