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North Lanarkshire emergency: Investigation after man dies in incident at Cumbernauld packaging factory

By Ena Saracevic

Copyright scotsman

North Lanarkshire emergency: Investigation after man dies in incident at Cumbernauld packaging factory

A man has died following an incident at a North Lanarkshire factory. Emergency services were called to an incident at the Pitreavie Packaging Manufacturing facility at around 12.20am on Tuesday. A 57-year-old man died at the scene and his next of kin have been informed. An ambulance, trauma team and two special operation response teams were sent to the factory. The company has confirmed that an investigation to establish the full circumstances is ongoing. The nature of the incident is currently not known. Make sure you keep up to date with breaking news from across Scotland by signing up to our free newsletter here. A Pitreavie Group spokesperson said: “It is with deep regret that we confirm that there was a fatal incident at the Pitreavie Packaging Manufacturing facility in Cumbernauld on Tuesday, October 7. “Our thoughts are with the loved ones of our colleague at this very sad time. “There is a full investigation under way into the circumstances of the incident.” A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.20am on Tuesday, October 7, we received a report of a man injured at a premises in the Grayshill Road area of Cumbernauld. “Emergency services attended and a 57-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are aware. “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed.”