Brodie Thomson was working at Park View in Kirkcaldy on a block of Fife Council flats.

The 16-year-old was hit by a falling scaffolding pole on Tuesday, March 10. Emergency services were called to the incident at around 11.30am. Brodie suffered a serious head injury and was rushed to a specialist ward at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he remains.

Family friend Lee Combe, who has set up a fundraiser for Brodie, told the Daily Record: “He was in an induced coma until yesterday, but he’s now off the ventilator and breathing by himself, which is positive. However, he still remains in a coma and he’s not woken up or responding yet.

“Everything is uncertain at the moment and they don’t know how bad the head injury is right now. It’s a bit of a waiting game for his family.”

The fundraiser read: “Windsor Interiors is raising money to help Brodie Thompson, a 16-year-old who had an unfortunate accident at work, which was no fault of his own.

“He is currently in a coma and may be for a period of time.

“I’d like to raise money to put towards any items or adaptations he may need for returning home to make his like as easy and comfortable as possible.”

An investigation is ongoing into the incident by Police Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive.

Fife Council has confirmed that AC Whyte was the principal contractor completing work on behalf of the council to install external wall insulation on the block. Scaffolding was subcontracted to J Wallace Scaffolding.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.30am on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, we were made aware of a 16-year-old male having been injured by scaffolding on Park View in Kirkcaldy. Emergency services attended and he was taken to hospital for treatment.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and the Health and Safety Executive has been made aware.”

A Health and Safety Executive spokesperson said: “We are aware and liaising with Police Scotland on this incident.”

John Mills, Fife Council’s head of housing, said: “We’re aware of the incident at Park View, Kirkcaldy, and will assist partners with their enquiries. Our thoughts are with the young man directly affected by the incident.”

You can donate to the fundraiser here.