The Queensferry Crossing construction site will close on Friday afternoon to allow workers to come to terms with the death of their colleague.

A 60-year-old man was killed on the decks of the north tower of the new Forth bridge on Thursday, while a second man was injured.

It is understood the worker was killed after being struck by the boom of a crane he was operating.

His colleagues gathered at the site to console each other on Friday morning.

From 1pm on Friday, the Queensferry Crossing site will be closed to all staff.

A spokesman for the £1.35bn Transport Scotland project said work would resume on Tuesday.

He said: "Following the loss of a colleague yesterday there remains a deep sense of shock and sombre reflection.

"The construction site was open this morning to allow colleagues to come together and support each other.

"Everyone on the site has been deeply affected by this tragedy and specialist support is being made available for anyone who needs it.

"The construction site will close from 1pm [on Friday] and will remain closed until Tuesday morning. The return to work will start with a mark of respect for our lost colleague.

"An investigation into the incident is ongoing."

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