Diver, 38, dies in ‘unexplained’ Stornoway Harbour incident

A diver has died during an “unexplained” incident in Stornoway Harbour on the Isle of Lewis.

Police have launched a probe to establish the full circumstances. The Health and Safety Executive has also been informed.

Stornoway Coastguard received a call for assistance from within the harbour at 6.21pm on Wednesday and Stornoway Lifeboat was launched.

A 38-year-old diver was taken aboard the lifeboat.

The man was rushed to a waiting ambulance by members of Stornoway Coastguard Rescue Team, but was sadly confirmed to have died before reaching Western Isles Hospital.

A police spokesperson said: “Around 7.15pm on Wednesday, officers received a report of a diver having been injured at Stornoway harbour.

“A 38-year-old male diver was taken to Western Isles Hospital, however he was pronounced dead en route to hospital. No one else was injured.

“The death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

“The Health and Safety Executive has been informed and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”