Man airlifted to hospital after harbour incident

Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance, yellow helicopter on ground (file image).Image source, Babcock
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The man was flown to hospital by helicopter

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A 30-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital after being injured at Peterhead harbour.

The incident happened in the Keith Inch area of the port shortly after 10:00.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it sent three appliances and a heavy rescue unit to the scene.

Police Scotland said the incident would be referred to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The condition of the injured man is not known.

A Peterhead Port Authority spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident that occurred this morning inside a factory on the port estate, in which a person sustained an injury.

"Our thoughts are with the injured person, and we wish them a full and speedy recovery."

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