NHS Grampian vehicle taken to garage with body inside 18 April 2013 Last updated at 12:49 An investigation has been launched after an NHS Grampian mortuary van was taken to a garage while a dead body was inside. A member of staff has been suspended after the incident at AM Phillip in Aberdeen's Auchmill Road. It is understood the van had been taken for a tail light repair by a hospital porter who did not know there was a body on board. NHS Grampian issued an apology for the incident. A spokesperson said: "This is a very serious incident and we are dealing with it as a matter of urgency. We have been in touch with the family of the deceased person and have apologised unreservedly. The statement continued: "We have also been in touch with the garage and have apologised for the distress that may have been caused to their staff. NHS Grampian issued an apology We have very strict processes in place to ensure that we deal sensitively and respectfully with deceased patients. Clearly these did not work on this occasion. We have taken immediate action to commission an independent investigation to understand what has gone wrong. Pending this investigation a member of staff has been suspended. We are deeply sorry for this regrettable incident and we are absolutely committed to taking whatever action is required to ensure that this situation can never happen again.