A man has been rushed to hospital after he was struck by a piece of fallen building debris on Falkirk High Street.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 10am today, October 3. Footage shows police, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and Scottish Ambulance staff on the busy shopping street.
The man was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital after sustaining an injury. Police said the debris was a piece of fallen masonry and a cordon has also been put into place until the building has been made safe.
Falkirk Delivers, which runs the town centre’s Business Improvement District, told customers that despite the incident, the High Street remained open for business.
They said in a post on Facebook: “This morning, there was an incident on the High Street involving fallen debris from a building. Emergency services are on-site and handling the situation. As a precaution, a small section of the High Street has been cordoned off.
“Please be assured that the High Street remains open for business, and shops and services are continuing to operate as usual.
“One individual sustained an injury from the falling debris and has been taken to hospital, and our thoughts are with them. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10am on Thursday, 3 October, 2024, we were called to a report of a man being struck by a piece of fallen masonry in High Street, Falkirk.
“Emergency services attended and the man has been taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital to be checked over. A cordon will be in place until the building has been made safe.”
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