Air ambulance
AN ABERDEENSHIRE man, claimed to be elderly, has reportedly sustained "serious injuries" after falling off a ladder at his farm near Banff, yesterday. He was carrying out farm work at the time.
The man, who has not yet been identified, was airlifted to Aberdeenshire Royal Infirmary, from Crovie Farm, near Banff, at around 1:45pm, and, at present, his condition has not improved.
Police were alerted to the incident by the Scottish Ambulance Service, and will provide updates of the man's wellbeing.
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