Worker dies at Highland sand mine

A worker has died at a sand mine in Lochaber.

Emergency services were called to Lochaline Quartz Sand Ltd at Lochaline at about 12:25 on Monday.

Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating the incident.

The mining company said its deepest sympathies were with the man's family.

Lochaline Quartz Sand Ltd confirmed there had been a "serious incident" at the mine but gave no further details of what had happened.

A spokesperson said: "As a result of the incident, a colleague tragically lost their life. Our deepest sympathies are with our colleague's family, fellow employees, and the local mining community at this time.

"We are working closely with Police Scotland, the Mines Inspectorate and others to investigate this incident.

"As these investigations remain ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time."

HSE said its inspectors arrived at the mine on Tuesday.

Quartz sand mined at the site is used for making glass.