Fife Jammer LocationsA teenager has been taken to hospital after falling from scaffolding in Fife.
Emergency services were called to Park View in Kirkcaldy at around 11.30am on Tuesday.
STV News understands that a part of the scaffolding erected around the block of flats hit a 16-year-old male and he then fell several floors.
The Scottish Ambulance Service attended and the boy was taken to hospital for treatment.
The Health and Safety Executive has been contacted for comment.
John Mills, Fife Council’s head of housing said: “We’re aware of the incident at Park View, Kirkcaldy and will assist partners with their enquiries.
“Our thoughts are with the young man directly affected by the incident.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.30am on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, we were made aware of a 16-year-old male having been injured by scaffolding on Park View in Kirkcaldy.
“Emergency services attended and he was taken to hospital for treatment.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and the Health and Safety Executive has been made aware.”
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