Police Scotland said that emergency services had been alerted of the incident at Dean Park in Peebles at about 12:55 yesterday.

But tragically, the 59-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to The Sun, the man was carrying out repairs to a city centre building.

An investigation is now underway into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.55pm on Wednesday, 19 July, 2023, we were called to a report of an industrial accident at a property in Dean Park, Peebles

“Emergency services attended however the man, aged 59, died at the scene.

“Enquiries are ongoing and the Health and Safety Executive has been made aware.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, as is standard for all deaths.”