A second pensioner has died after the scaffolding he was on collapsed in Peterhead.
The 77-year-old, named locally as Alastair Buchan, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries after the incident occurred last Wednesday on Merchant Street.
George Forbes, also 77, was confirmed to have died at scene close to the town's harbour.
A police spokeswoman said: “A second 77-year-old man has died after falling from scaffolding on Merchant Street, Peterhead around 3pm on Wednesday, 18 August, 2021.
“He was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, and died on Monday, August 23.
“A 77-year-old man was also pronounced dead at the scene.
“The Health and Safety Executive has been made aware and enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.
“A full report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
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