Police have named a man who died after being crushed by a lorry at an Aberdeen industrial estate.
Graham Forsyth was struck by a reversing heavy goods vehicle on Monday morning at Colin Lawson Transport in Altens.
Emergency services were called to the haulage firm’s yard in the Hareness Park area of the estate at around 11.30am, but the 57-year-old 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.
Last night friends of Mr Forsyth, from Drumlithie, said they were still in shock after hearing the news about the “terrible accident”.
One woman, who did not want to be named, said she couldn’t believe something like that would happen to someone in her community.
Another local resident said he felt “deep sympathy” for the family after hearing the news.
His family were too upset to comment.
Since they started operating in 1997, Colin Lawson Transport has become one of the largest goods companies in the north-east, with a fleet of more than 60 vehicles.
On Tuesday the atmosphere at the firm was sombre, with many employees mourning Mr Forsyth, who is understood to have worked in Aberdeen for many years and was well known in the local industry.
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 on Monday, 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.”
Jake Molloy, regional organiser for the Rail Maritime and Transport union, said: “Our thoughts are with this man’s family and friends at this tragic time.
“But I think we need to take a step back and let the HSE and the police do their job, and hopefully prevent an event such as this taking place again.”