Perth_Campsie_Ger 18,069 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 The identity of the man whose left arm was amputated after he was run over by a train at Perth railway station on Sunday has been revealed.Garry Geddes, 21, from Buckie, was returning home after watching Rangers defeat Aberdeen at Ibrox on Sunday evening when the "tragic incident" took place.After missing his bus home he decided to travel back to Moray by train with two friends.It is understood that Mr Geddes, who works for Buckie firm Moray Firth Windows, had stepped off the 9.45pm train from Glasgow to Aberdeen when it stopped in Perth station. While trying to reboard, he slipped and fell beneath the moving carriage.A witness to the accident said the train travelled a few hundred yards before coming to a halt.Mr Geddes was described as being in a stable condition at Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital.The accident is especially tragic as it is understood that the window fabricator severed the tendons in his right wrist last year during a work-related accident.A spokesman for British Transport Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.He added: “A 21-year-old man from Buckie slipped and fell from the platform and under the train. He suffered a severe injury to his left arm and was taken to Ninewells.”A ScotRail spokesman added: “We are cooperating fully in the investigation into this tragic incident.”In Detail: • Man has arm amputated after slipping onto train tracksHope he recovers as well as he can after this :disappointment: Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senna 735 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I used to work with a chef who lost his arm in the exact same way. Scary.Hope he recovers as best he can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markybear 136 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Sad to hear this, hope he recovers as well as is possible for him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Jesus H Christ Could have been a lot worse though. Hope he recovers well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordo7 147 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I read about this. Gutted for the guy, wish him all the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebooler 4,509 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 As bad as it is, it coulda been a helluva lot worse. I'm sure he's well aware of that though.Hope he manages to cope with this and gets on with his life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVB 2,560 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Poor guy, but at least he's from Buckie so the missing limb wont make him stand out from the crowd.Silver Lining Loyal Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Not to sure if it was the sun that mentioned this but put a rather harsh slant on it re drunken Rangers fan. So if he had been a say a shop worker. would they have highlighted that .All the best to the guy ,. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxiblue 18 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Poor Lad,hope he recovers to live life as normal as possible in his futuer life... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Poor guy, but at least he's from Buckie so the missing limb wont make him stand out from the crowd.Silver Lining LoyalGood luck to the boy in his recovery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeReadyStu 70 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Poor bloke Could have happened to anyone I suppose. Hope he makes a good recovery Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senna 735 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Poor guy, but at least he's from Buckie so the missing limb wont make him stand out from the crowd.Silver Lining LoyalI found my new sig. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Struth 137 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Supposedly he was guttered and wasn't allowed on his bus and then this incident. Ouch Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,622 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 As if the atmosphere wasn't bad enough at games he better hope he's standing next to another guy with a missing arm so they can get a bit of clapping going. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnbank bear 342 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 not funny smile. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,622 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 not funny smile.I'm not called smile cause i'm funny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I hope this guy has a full recovery, and goes on to have as normal a life as possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delparlane 5,753 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Horrible to hear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I actually know someone in Buckie who knows this guy apparently, his discription of him was an idiot who brought it on himself by leaving the game early and getting pissed at the pub. Not sure what to believe, but either way nobody deserves that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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