Man dies after fall from scaffolding in Edinburgh

Street showing police tape, a blue police tent and scaffolding against a buildingImage source, Gabriella Pearson
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A section of Dublin Street in Edinburgh's New Town was taped off by police while officers investigated

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A man has died after falling from scaffolding on a building in Edinburgh.

Emergency crews were called to Dublin Street in the city's New Town at about 15:00 on Tuesday.

The man died at the scene. Police Scotland said there were no suspicious circumstances.

The incident has been referred to the Health and Safety Executive.

A HSE spokesperson said: "We are aware of this incident and liaising with Police Scotland."

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