Diver dies in horror accident at Scots pier in second death in two weeks

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A DIVER has died and another was injured following a horror accident.

Mercy crews were called to Houton Pier in Orkney at around 10.35am today after the alarm was raised.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.35am on Friday, 27 October, 2023, we were made aware of concern for two divers being brought by boat to Houton Pier, Orkney.

“Emergency services attended, and one man was taken to hospital for treatment. The second male diver, aged 58, was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin are aware. The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.

“A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”

More to follow.

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