TRIBUTES have been paid to a young dad who died in a horror accident at a recycling plant in Linwood.

It’s understood that Martin Kane, 28, suffered crush injuries at the William Tracey depot while working with heavy machinery.

Police cordoned off part of the Burnbrae Road site while a probe into the tragedy got under way.

Friends and family have taken to social media to praise Martin, who was hailed as a “happy and nice guy.”

Gordy Leith wrote: “I’m shocked beyond belief. He was some boy.”

Martin, who was engaged to be married, suffered fatal injuries at around 12.30pm on Wednesday, March 28.

Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save him.

Bosses at the recycling plant are among those to pay tribute to Martin, who was from Greenock and is understood to have a young son.

A spokesman said: “William Tracey Group is deeply saddened to confirm that an employee has died as a result of an accident at our Burnbrae Road site.

“We are working closely with the police and our health and safety team as they investigate the incident.

“Our first thoughts are with our employee’s family and colleagues as we support them at this tragic time.”

Police Scotland confirmed a report on the accident will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

A spokesman said: “Police were called to an industrial unit after reports of a man being injured.

“Emergency services attended but the man died from his injuries a short time later.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

A spokesperson for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) added: “We have been made aware of this incident and inspectors have attended the scene.

“We are working closely with Police Scotland on a joint investigation into this incident.”

Councillor Audrey Doig, who represents Linwood, said she is “very concerned” by the tragedy.

She added: “I’m terribly sad for this man’s family. He was so young and that’s a huge loss for any family to face.”