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Man dies in Wexford industrial accident

Updated 16:30 A 33-year-old man has died following an industrial accident in County Wexford. The ...
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16.09 19 Sep 2017


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Man dies in Wexford industrial accident

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16.09 19 Sep 2017


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Updated 16:30

A 33-year-old man has died following an industrial accident in County Wexford.

The man was working at a grain store tank at Foulksmills in New Ross and appears to have been overcome by fumes.

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The accident happened at around 12.30pm this afternoon.

Emergency services are at the scene and a garda investigation is underway.

A garda spokesperson said medical assistance was administered at the scene – however the man was pronounced dead.

His body has been removed to University Hospital Waterford for a post mortem examination.

The Health & Safety Authority has been notified and inspectors are currently en route to the scene.


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