A STONEMASON from Bolton has died from

head injuries after falling from scaffolding while carrying out building work at a farm in Adlington.

Terence Maunder and his brother Daniel were constructing the top of a garage at Crawshaw Hall Farm, on The Common, when the breezeblock and stone wall they were working on became unstable and fell towards them.

The masonry knocked both men from the 10ft scaffolding, and they fell to the ground, suffering head injuries in the accident which occured at 3.30pm last Tuesday.

It is not known whether the injuries were caused by the collapsing masonry or the fall from the scaffold.

The two men were taken to Wigan Infirmary, and Terence was later transferred to Salford's Hope Hospital due to the extent of his injuries.

He underwent surgery earlier this week, but died at the hospital on Monday. His brother Daniel is still in a stable condition in Wigan Infirmary.

Both men are believed to live at an address on Selkirk Road, Sharples. A member of the family said: "We are all devastated by what has happened."

The 25ft by 25ft garage structure is one of the final parts of a large extension to a stone farmhouse, which has been ongoing for several months.

The farm is situated in picturesque surroundings, bordered by wheat fields, outside Adlington village.

The affected structure is now fenced off, with a pile of breezeblocks and stone visible at the scene of the accident.

Both men were working for Bolton-based D&M Stonemasons, which is believed to be owned by Daniel Maunder.

The company had been sub-contracted to carry out the work at the farm by Preston-based Montrovia Homes. The company has a site office at the farm, along with equipment such as cement mixers and trailers.

Police at Adlington were informed shortly after the accident occurred, and the Health and Safety Executive has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Mr Maunder's death has also been reported to the coroners office in Bolton.