Emergency services raced to the explosion in Perth at 12.45am on Tuesday, February 28.
The man who died after an explosion at a recycling centre in Perth has been named by police as Slawomir Szmeichel.
Emergency crews raced to the incident following the huge explosion at the Shore recycling centre on Friarton Road at 12.45am on Tuesday, February 28. Medics attended and sadly found the body of 45-year-old Slawomir Szmeichel at the scene. Another man, aged 41, was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where he has since been discharged. Slawomir's devastated family have since paid tribute to their 'loved husband, dad, brother and son' following the tragedy.
A statement released through Police Scotland reads: "We're heartbroken with the sudden loss of our loved husband, Dad, brother, son, and friend, without whom our lives will never be the same. Sławek will remain in our thoughts and our hearts forever.”Detective Inspector James Callander, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts remain with Sławek’s family and friends at what is a very difficult time for them.
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