Man has passed away after falling on ice in Motherwell


Former soldier Kevin Kelly who was 45-years-old had been trying to keep his balance when he slipped and suffered a serious head injury.
An ambulance took the dad-of-five to Wishaw General Hospital where he was placed on life support
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Hide AdHowever, in the worst possible start to the year for any family, Kevin died from his injuries on Sunday, January 3.
A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed: “Around 2.30am on Friday. January 1, police received reports of a man having fallen on Shields Drive in Motherwell.
“The man was conveyed by ambulance to Wishaw General Hospital where he later died. There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”
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