Man dies after suffering injuries at Dunfermline Recycling Centre in Fife

A man has died after suffering injuries at a recycling centre in Fife.

Emergency services were called to Dunfermline Recycling Centre at around 4.30pm on Wednesday after receiving reports of a man injured on site.

Medical teams pronounced the 66-year-old dead at the scene. Police Scotland has confirmed an investigation is ongoing and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed

A spokesperson from the force said: “Police received a report of a man having been injured at a premises north of Wellwood, Dunfermline, around 4.30pm on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

“Emergency services attended, however the 66-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries are continuing and the Health and Safety Executive has been notified.”

A HSE spokesperson said: “We are aware and investigating alongside Police Scotland.”

The site remains closed following the incident. Chief executive of Cireco, Robin Baird, says his thoughts are with the employee’s loved ones and that the company is supporting the ongoing investigation.

He said: “The Dunfermline recycling and waste disposal centre at Lochhead is currently closed following a fatal incident on site on Wednesday afternoon.

“This is a tragic situation. The thoughts of everyone at Cireco are with the family, friends and loved ones of our colleague at this very difficult time.

“We are supporting the Police and the Health and Safety Executive with their investigations and will not be able to comment further on the incident until those investigations have concluded.

“The wellbeing of our staff at Cireco is paramount to us. We are speaking to all our colleagues and support is being made available for anyone who needs it.

“I hope everyone will understand that some disruption to service is inevitable at this time. We will update the public about the availability of recycling facilities as soon as possible through fife.gov.uk and local media.”