Woman dies after forklift truck injury

A woman has died almost a month after she was injured by a forklift truck in Shetland.

Karen Allan was taken to hospital in Lerwick after the industrial accident in Blacksness Pier on 31 January.

The 61-year-old from Scalloway was later transferred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary but died on Thursday.

Police are working with the Health and Safety Executive to find out what happened.

Sergeant Donnie Mackinnon said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mrs Allan at this time.”