A TEENAGER has died, and another has been taken to hospital after a jet ski crashed into a pier in Shetland.
Emergency services were called after a jet ski crashed into a pier at Lerwick Harbour, Gremista, at around 4pm on Tuesday.
A multi-agency response was launched as an RNLI Lerwick lifeboat, a coastguard rescue helicopter, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland were all dispatched to the scene.
Police confirmed an 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and his family has been made aware.
A 17-year-old boy has been taken to hospital for treatment, his condition is unknown.
Police said enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, we were called to a report of a jet ski crashing into a pier at Gremista, Shetland.
“Emergency services attended and an 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is aware.
“A 17-year-old male youth has been taken to hospital for treatment.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
An RNLI spokesperson said: “Lerwick lifeboat was tasked shortly after 4pm on Tuesday, April 22, to a multi-agency incident at Catch Pier in Lerwick.
“The RNLI lifeboat supported Lerwick Coastguard Rescue Team, a coastguard rescue helicopter, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland.”
