Abattoir Worker 'Crushed To Death By Cow Carcass'

Abattoir Worker 'Crushed To Death By Cow Carcass'

A man has died after an accident in an abattoir.

The 23-year-old died in hospital from serious head injuries following the incident at Sandyford Abattoir in Paisley on Thursday.

It is believed the man was hit by the carcass of a cow.

The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the circumstances around the death.

The man was taken to the town's Royal Alexandra Hospital at around midday on Thursday, where he died a short time later.

Strathclyde Police say a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

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