A man was killed and 16 others injured in an accident at a limestone quarry in Bennetsbridge, five miles outside Kilkenny city this afternoon.
The man who died was in his 50s and was an employee of Bennetsbridge Limestone Quarries.
He fell into a lime silo and frantic efforts to save his life failed.
Nine firemen who went to the scene and seven quarry employees were injured.
They were admitted to St Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny.
A spokeswoman tonight said they have gone through the decontamination process and have been discharged.
