A 21-year-old man has died following an incident at an industrial premises on Castle Drive in the Bankside Industrial Estate, Falkirk. Emergency services attended the scene just before 10am on Tuesday and the man was taken by ambulance to Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, where he died a short time after arrival.
Police statement and ongoing inquiries
Police Scotland said the death is not being treated as suspicious, but enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances. The force also confirmed the man’s family has been informed and that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been notified.
“Around 9.55am on Tuesday, July 21 we were called to a report of a man seriously injured at an industrial premises on Castle Drive in Falkirk ... Emergency services attended and a 21-year-old man was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert by ambulance where he died a short time later. His family is aware. The death is not being treated as suspicious however enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. The Health and Safety Executive has been made aware.”
Local impact and workplace safety
The incident has prompted enquiries by Police Scotland and notification to the HSE, reflecting the usual process when a death occurs at a workplace setting. For colleagues, nearby businesses and residents, the event is a reminder of the potential risks in industrial environments and the role of safety regulation and investigation in determining what happened.
- Location: Castle Drive, Bankside Industrial Estate, Falkirk
- Time of call: Around 09:55 on Tuesday, 21 July
- Victim: 21-year-old man; taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital and pronounced dead a short time later
- Investigations: Police enquiries ongoing; HSE notified
Timeline
| Time/Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Around 09:55, 21 July | Police are called to a report of a man seriously injured at an industrial premises on Castle Drive |
| Shortly after | Ambulance attends; man taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert |
| Later that day | Man dies a short time after arrival at hospital; family informed |
| Following notification | Police conduct enquiries; HSE made aware |
Police have said they continue to investigate the circumstances of the death. No further details have been released and the Crown Office or the HSE may take the lead on any subsequent formal investigation relating to workplace safety or causes of the incident.
Local emergency services and authorities are usually limited in what they can disclose while inquiries and family notifications are under way. Anyone with information relevant to the incident is asked to contact Police Scotland through the usual channels.
