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Man dies after being crushed by tree

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The incident happened on woodland near Blackhouse Farm in the Borders

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A man has died after being crushed by a tree in the Scottish Borders.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident in woodland near Blackhouse Farm, Eyemouth, at about 08:40 on Monday.

They assisted Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service.

The man - aged 50 - was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious and the Health and Safety Executive had been informed.

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