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Gemma Ryder & Ruth Suter

Dad who died in Perth recycling centre explosion 'previously raised safety fears'

A dad who died in a fatal blast at a Perth recycling centre previously raised fears over safety, it has been claimed.

Slawomir Szmeichel, also known as Sławek, 45, tragically died during the incident at Shore recycling centre on Friarton Road on Tuesday, February 28. Emergency services raced to the facility after receiving a report at 12.45am, but Mr Szmeichel was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Another man, aged 41, was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where he has since been discharged. Following the tragedy, the Crown Office and Health and Safety Executive joined forces with fire and police services in investigating the circumstances of the explosion.

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