A man has died while working at a major grain merchant’s business near Strathcaro this morning.
The emergency services were called to WN Lindsay Ltd at Stracathro shortly before 9 am following reports a worker had been involved in an accident.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “A male was working on the roof at the location and has fallen through the roof.
“Sadly, he died at the scene as a result of his injuries.”
No more details have been released at this stage and the man’s next of kin are being informed.
A spokeswoman for the Health and Safety Executive said: “We are aware of the incident and are making preliminary inquiries alongside the police.”
Police officers are still in attendance at the scene.
WN Lindsay is Scotland’s leading independent grain merchant.
The company has the largest grain storage capacity in Scotland through its sites at Stracathro, Forfar, Gladsmuir in East Lothian and Keith in Morayshire.
More to follow.
Man dies after falling through roof at grain storage site
