Emergency services were called to a Fife building site this week after a worker was injured by building materials in high winds.
Firefighters confirmed they were called to the scene at the Persimmon Homes development just off Kelty’s Limepark Crescent on Monday afternoon, with crews using specialist equipment to harness the unidentified man out of a ditch dug for the foundations of a new home.
It is understood the 42-year-old had been struck by construction materials and sustained injuries to his back and arm.
An investigation into the incident is now under way, although the injured man was released from hospital on Monday evening following treatment.
A spokesman for Persimmon Homes said gale-force winds which swept in as part of Storm Henry were to blame for the accident.
A resident who lives across the road from where the incident took place said: “Before 1pm a partial wall of a new build had fallen down between that building and where the foundations were being cleared for the next plot.
“The emergency services then arrived. The fire service and line rescue worked on the area at the side of new build and after approximately 25 minutes a person was removed on a stretcher and taken to the ambulance.
“The ambulance didn’t move for another 20 minutes, but I have no clue as to the man’s condition. The site has since remained closed following the accident.”
A spokesman for Scottish Fire and Rescue said: “We received reports at 12.43pm on Monday afternoon that a male worker had become trapped in the foundations of a new home.
“We sent two appliances and our line rescue team to excavate the casualty before handing over to ambulance personnel.”
Iain Innes, managing director at Persimmon Homes North Scotland, said: “Due to the recent exceptionally strong high winds we can confirm an incident took place at our development off Limepark Crescent, Kelty, on Monday February 1.
“An operative was admitted to hospital and released the same day. A full investigation into this matter is being undertaken and our thoughts are with the injured party.”
Police confirmed they received a report of concern for a man at the construction site on Monday, and added: “We understand an internal health and safety investigation is now being conducted.”