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Man dies in workplace related incident in Longford

The man in his 60s who was working on a closed road died after being struck by a works vehicle
The man in his 60s who was working on a closed road died after being struck by a works vehicle

An investigation is under way after a man in his 60s died following a workplace related incident in Co Longford.

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the incident that occurred in Ballymahon this evening.

Shortly after 7.30pm, gardaí and emergency services were alerted, after a man who was working on a closed section of the Athlone Road in Ballymahon was struck by a works vehicle.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement gardaí said the area is preserved for examination.

The Health and Safety Authority and the local coroner have been notified and enquiries are ongoing.