A teenager has died and another is in hospital after a jet ski crashed into a Shetland pier.
Rescue teams raced to Gremista shortly after 4pm following reports of a collision in the water on Tuesday.
An 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been made aware.
In addition, 17-year-old boy was taken to the hospital. His condition is unknown.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which took place at Catch Pier, north of Lerwick.
Chief Inspector Chris Sewell said: “Around 4pm on Tuesday, April, 22, we were called to a report of a jet ski crashing into a pier at Gremista, Shetland.
“Emergency services attended and an 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is aware.
“A 17-year-old male youth has been taken to hospital for treatment.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
“The Marine Accident Investigation branch has been notified.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died.”
Air, land and sea rescue
Lerwick Coastguard Rescue Team and Lerwick RNLI lifeboat were among the first to arrive on the scene, working with firefighters, police and paramedics.
A coastguard helicopter was also in attendance, offering air support.
Shetland area commander Chris Sewell told BBC Radio Shetland: “Emergency services attended and a 18-year old man was pronounced dead at the scene.”
An RNLI spokesperson said: “Lerwick lifeboat was tasked shortly after 4.00 pm yesterday (Tuesday 22 April) to a multi-agency incident at Catch Pier in Lerwick.
“The RNLI lifeboat supported Lerwick Coastguard Rescue Team, a coastguard rescue helicopter, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland. For further information, please contact Police Scotland.”
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