Man dies after suffering injuries at recycling centre

Emergency services were called to the Dunfermline Recycling Centre at around 4.30pm on October 30 after receiving reports of a man injured on site.

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A man has died after suffering injuries at a recycling centre in Fife.

Emergency services were called to Dunfermline Recycling Centre at around 4.30pm on Wednesday after receiving reports of a man injured on site.

Medical teams pronounced the 66-year-old dead at the scene. Police Scotland has confirmed an investigation is ongoing and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed

A spokesperson from the force said: “Police received a report of a man having been injured at a premises north of Wellwood, Dunfermline, around 4.30pm on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

“Emergency services attended, however the 66-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries are continuing and the Health and Safety Executive has been notified.”

A HSE spokesperson said: “We are aware and investigating alongside Police Scotland.”

Fife Council has been contacted for comment.

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