Teen dead and another in hospital after jet ski crashes into pier

A teenager has died after a jet ski crashed into a pier in Lerwick Harbour.

Emergency services were to Gremista in Shetland at around 4pm on Tuesday afternoon following reports of a collision involving a jet ski.

The RNLI Lerwick lifeboat, a coastguard rescue helicopter, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland were dispatched to the scene.

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Officers confirmed an 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and his family has been made aware.

A 17-year-old boy has been taken to hospital for treatment.

Police said enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

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An RNLI spokesperson said: “Lerwick lifeboat was tasked shortly after 4pm on Tuesday, April 22, to a multi-agency incident at Catch Pier in Lerwick.

“The RNLI lifeboat supported Lerwick Coastguard Rescue Team, a coastguard rescue helicopter, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, we were called to a report of a jet ski crashing into a pier at Gremista, Shetland.

“Emergency services attended and an 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is aware.

“A 17-year-old male youth has been taken to hospital for treatment.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

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