Diver dies after accident off Hebridean island

A diver has died after being rescued from the Sound of Mull.

Crew on the dive vessel raised the alarm after the man surfaced unconscious around 11:20am on Monday.

Tobermory lifeboat recovered the diver from the water. He was then taken by Coastguard helicopter to Lorn and Islands Hospital in Oban.

Police Scotland said the diver had since died in hospital. His age and name have not yet been confirmed.

The Sound of Mull is popular with divers and tourists.

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