A MAN has died after a serious incident at a Scottish sand mine.
At around 12.25pm on Monday, emergency services were called to Lochaline Quartz Sand Mine in Oban and the worker was pronounced dead at the scene.
Enquires are ongoing into the incident.
Lochaline Quartz Sand said its “deepest sympathies” were with the man’s friends and family.
A spokesperson for the mine said: “A serious incident occurred at Lochaline Quartz Sand Mine on October 21, 2024.
“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.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 12.25pm on Monday, October 21, 2024, we received a report of concern for a man at Lochaline.
“Emergencies services attended, but the man was pronounced dead. His next of kin have been informed. The Health and Safety Executive have been informed."
A Health and Safety Executive spokesperson said: "We are investigating this incident and liaising with Police Scotland."
The mine is the largest employer in Lochaline.
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