Man dies in Offaly workplace accident

A man has died in a workplace accident in Offaly.

The incident happened at a premises in Garryhinch yesterday (Thursday)

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the fatal workplace accident.

A male in his 70s was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was removed from the scene to the morgue in Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) have been notified.

Gardai say a file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court.