Man dies following workplace accident in Co Wicklow

The incident happened at approximately 3.30 pm.
Man dies following workplace accident in Co Wicklow

Michael Bolton

A man has died following a workplace accident in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, on Wednesday afternoon.

The incident happened at approximately 3.30 pm.

A man was fatally injured and died at the scene. His body has since been removed to St. Columcille's Hospital, Loughlinstown, where a post mortem will take place in due course.

Gardaí have said the Health and Safety Authority have been notified and investigations are ongoing.

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