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This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice A man has died after he was seriously injured in a tragic accident involving a quad bike. A joint investigation has been launched by Police Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive into the incident which happened on Wednesday in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.
The victim has been named locally as 67-year-old engineer John Godsman, who ran his own firm in the town and had also worked in the oil industry. Read More Related Articles World’s loneliest sheep rescued from Scots cliff after two years fronts mental health campaign Read More Related Articles Murder probe launched after woman found dead in Scots home It is understood Mr Godsman was helping a friend load quad bikes onto a lorry in the premises of a local firm Groundwater Lift Trucks when he fell and struck his head. The victim was rushed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following the morning accident where he died the following day.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a 67-year-old man who was injured at premises on Broomhill Road in Stonehaven around 11. 20am on Wednesday, 20 December. Top news stories today Pregnant nurse killed in lorry crash Weather warnings for snow and ice Dad to celebrates after beating cancer Woman pushed husband in front of car “The man was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.
The man died in hospital on Thursday, 21 December. “Enquiries are ongoing and the Health and Safety Executive has been made aware. ” Tributes to Mr Godsman appeared on social media.
Friend Gary Allen said: “This is very sad news. John was as good as they come, both as a friend and a colleague. ” Don’t miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond – Sign up to our daily newsletter here .
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