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Man, 60s, dies in workplace accident in Co Donegal

The Health and Safety Authority was notified about the incident and attended the scene
The Health and Safety Authority was notified about the incident and attended the scene

A man in his 60s has died in a workplace accident in Co Donegal.

The tragedy happened at a premises in Ballyshannon at around 1pm.

Gardaí have confirmed the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) were notified and attended the scene.

The man's body was removed from the scene and a post-mortem examination will take place.

A file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court.

A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí and emergency services responded to a fatal workplace accident at a premises in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal at approximately 1pm today, Wednesday, 29th January 2025.

"A male in his 60s was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was removed from the scene and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

"The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) were notified and attended the scene. A file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court."