Two men who fell off a cherrypicker at Hamilton Park Racecourse yesterday are in a stable condition in hospital as they receive treatment for their injuries.
The incident happened around 1.50pm yesterday at the iconic racing venue on Bothwell Road, prompting a 'major' incident response involving police, firefighters and ambulance crews.
Scottish Fire & Rescue Service personnel were required to use an aerial rescue appliance to recover the two casualties after they had fallen onto the roof of a vehicle from the mobile platform.
One man was treated at the scene, while another was rushed to Wishaw General Hospital, where both remain.
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Police confirm that the incident has been referred to the Health and Safety Executive.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Around 1.50pm on Tuesday, 29 June, police were called to a report of two men falling from a mobile platform at Hamilton Race Course.
“Emergency services attended and both men were taken to Wishaw General Hospital for treatment where their condition is described a stable.
“The incident has now been referred to the Health and Safety Executive.”
