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17th Dec 2018

Man killed in workplace incident in Donegal

Rory Cashin

Zuhair Chowdhury

The incident happened on Monday morning.

It has been reported that a man in his late 70s has been killed due to a workplace incident in Donegal.

Speaking to JOE, the Gardaí made the following statement:

“Gardaí in Carrigans are investigating the sudden death of a man following a workplace incident at a premises in Carrigans in Donegal.

“A man in his late 70s was fatally injured when his car collided a parked car and plant machinery on the premises.

“Gardaí and Emergency Services were called to the scene shortly after 8.30am on Monday 17 December 2018 and an examination of the scene is being carried out by Gardaí.

“No other injuries were reported and enquiries are ongoing. The health and Safety Authority and the local Coroner have been notified.”

Investigations are currently ongoing.

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