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Man seriously injured in fall from roof in Lewis

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    13 November 2019
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A man has suffered serious head injuries after falling from the roof of a business premises in Lewis.

Police said the emergency services were alerted to the incident in Bragar at about 11:17.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment.

The Health and Safety Executive have been informed of the incident.

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