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Worker killed in incident on Queensferry Crossing Worker killed in incident on Queensferry Crossing
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A construction worker has been killed and another has been injured after an incident on the Queensferry Crossing.A construction worker has been killed and another has been injured after an incident on the Queensferry Crossing.
The alarm was raised at about 12:20 on the deck of the north tower. The 60-year-old man is understood to have been hit by the moving boom on a crane at about 12:20 on the deck of the north tower.
Work was stopped for investigations to take place after the incident, which is understood to have involved a crane. It is understood the man suffered severe blood loss and he was unable to be resuscitated.
The £1.4bn crossing was ordered by ministers because of corrosion of the main suspension cable on the Forth Road Bridge. It is due for completion by the end of the year. Work has stopped for investigations to take place. The bridge is due for completion by the end of the year.
The £1.4bn crossing was ordered by ministers because of corrosion of the main suspension cable on the Forth Road Bridge.
Work started in 2011 and the death is thought to be the first fatality at the site.Work started in 2011 and the death is thought to be the first fatality at the site.
Workers' Memorial Day
Harry Frew, Ucatt Scottish regional secretary, said his thoughts were with the man's family.
He told the BBC Scotland news website: "We were just on our way back from a Worker's Memorial Day ceremony in Glasgow Green to commemorate workers who have been killed at work when we heard the news.
"I am very saddened about this tragedy and our thoughts are with his family."
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "We are currently working alongside our partner agencies to investigate an incident on the Queensferry Crossing Bridge that resulted in a man sustaining fatal injuries.A Police Scotland spokesman said: "We are currently working alongside our partner agencies to investigate an incident on the Queensferry Crossing Bridge that resulted in a man sustaining fatal injuries.
"The call was received around 12.20pm on Thursday and sadly, the man was pronounced dead a short time later. "The call was received around 12.20 on Thursday and sadly, the man was pronounced dead a short time later.
"Another man on the bridge also sustained minor injuries."Another man on the bridge also sustained minor injuries.
"Inquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding this matter are ongoing.""Inquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding this matter are ongoing."