Lifeboat called after man falls off scooter at north-east harbour

A man was taken to hospital after falling off a scooter near a north-east harbour.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Main Street in Fraserburgh at around 11am this morning.

A lifeboat was launched amid concerns the man had fallen at an embankment at the harbour, though it was later stood down.

A police spokeswoman said: “A man has been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after the incident.

“The man had fallen from a scooter near an embankment and there was concerns it was near the water.

“He didn’t end up in the water.

“The injuries are not thought to be serious.”