Dozens hurt in slips and falls

There's been a sevenfold increase in the number of people attending A and E at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for slips and falls since the wintry weather reached the Granite City.

Published 20th Jan 2015

93 people have been hurt in slips and falls in just one day, as Aberdeen is hit by a cold snap. The total last Monday was just 13. It's led to concerns about the icy conditions on our pavements. The City Council say they've got 1200 miles of footways to look after, and they have to prioritise. We've spoken to one those treated at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary's A and E yesterday. Lynsey Braidwood, who works at Northsound's charity Cash for Kids, broke her leg as she was heading into work. She's spoken to our reporter Hope Webb....