An investigation has been launched at Colin Lawson Transport
A man who died after being killed by a lorry at an Aberdeen industrial estate has been named by police as 57-year-old Graham Forsyth.
Mr Forsyth from Stonehaven was killed by a reversing heavy goods vehicle at Colin Lawson transport in Altens at 11:30am on Monday.
Emergency services were called to the haulage firm’s yard in the Hareness Park area of the estate, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation into the circumstances of his death has been launched by the police and inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive.
A police spokeswoman said: “Police Scotland was informed of an incident at an industrial site in the Altens area of Aberdeen at around 11.30am yesterday, where it had been reported that a man was injured.
“Sadly, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Inquiries are at an early stage and the HSE has been informed.”
An HSE spokeswoman added: “I can confirm HSE are aware of the incident and are assisting Police Scotland, who are leading the investigation.”
