Man dies after being crushed by tree in Borders

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the incident in woodland near Blackhouse Farm.

Man dies after being crushed by tree in the Scottish BordersSTV News

A man in his 50s has died after being crushed by a tree in the Scottish Borders, emergency officials said.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the incident in woodland near Blackhouse Farm, Eyemouth, at about 8.40am on Monday.

They assisted the police and ambulance services but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

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