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Offaly man dies workplace accident during tarmac laying
An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the death of an Offaly man in a workplace accident in Laois near the border with Kildare.
Gardaí confirmed that the man, who was aged in his 50s and a resident of Kilcormac in Co Offaly, is understood to have lost his life on Tuesday morning, February 10 in the Ballickmoyler area of Co Laois.
Gardaí were called to the scene at 11.40pm soon after the accident happened.
A tarmac laying project was being carried out at a private residence. While details have yet to be confirmed, it is understood that he lost his life soon after he suffered fatal crush injuries inflicted by a heavy vehicle.
Another man was hospitalised suffering from shock.
The dead man has yet to be identified.
It is understood that the Health and Safety Authority are carrying out an investigation.
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