Tag: Safety
Gritters Deployed in Aberdeen to Combat Snowfall and Freezing Temperatures
Aberdeen woke up to a snowy scene this morning as the first snow of the winter season fell overnight. Aberdeen City Council is urging residents to be cautious in the icy conditions. Many residents...
West Coast Road Reopens After Removal of 25 Tonne Rock Mass
The A828 road on the west coast has reopened after being closed for emergency roadworks. The closure was necessary to remove a 25-tonne rock mass that was cracked and posed a threat to road...
Driver Injured in A832 Crash with Lorry and Car near Munlochy
On the morning of Saturday, November 16, a driver was injured in a collision involving a lorry and a car near Munlochy. The incident occurred around 11am on the A832 road near the junction...
Firm Fined £40,000 for Health and Safety Failings Resulting in Retired Vicar’s Death
Lewis Builders Ltd, a construction firm based in Lewis, has been fined £40,000 for failing to adhere to health and safety regulations that led to the tragic death of a retired vicar, Philip Walker,...
Train Disruption: Aberdeen to Central Belt due to Vehicle Collision
Train services between Aberdeen and the central belt are currently facing disruptions following an incident in Angus. ScotRail reported that a vehicle collided with a level crossing barrier between Barry Links and Monifieth, leading...
Tragic Collision on Edinburgh Bypass Claims Life of 53-Year-Old Man
A tragic accident occurred on the Edinburgh bypass involving three vehicles. The vehicles involved were a grey Volkswagen Transporter campervan, a grey Volkswagen Tiguan, and a red Vauxhall Corsa. The collision took place on...
AWPR Restrictions at Cleanhill Roundabout Following Collision
The AWPR is currently facing restrictions in the northbound direction due to a collision that occurred early in the morning. The incident took place at Cleanhill Roundabout, specifically at the junction where the A90...
Caught on Camera: Peterhead Explosion Shaking Houses
On November 5, 2024, around 10:40 pm, a shocking incident unfolded in Peterhead when an explosion occurred near Meethill Skate Park. The explosion was so powerful that it caused houses in the area to...