A man has died following an incident involving a tractor in Aberdeenshire.
Emergency crews were called to an area near the River Ythan in Ellon on Thursday May 27 after the alarm was raised at around 9.15pm.
Police confirmed they dealt with a tractor that had been towing a mower at the scene.
A 48-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead upon their arrival.
Officers on Saturday told the Record than an investigation is now underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The man's death is also being probed by the Health and Safety Executive.
A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "At around 9.15pm on Thursday, May 27, we received a report of an incident involving a tractor towing a mower near the River Ythan in Ellon.
"Emergency services attended and a 48-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Enquiries into the full circumstances will be carried out alongside the Health and Safety Executive.
"A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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