Mechanic dies in workplace accident in Co Tipperary

Axle of truck is believed to have fallen on man

Gardai were called after a man died in Co Tipperary when the vehicle he was working on fell on him.

A man in his early 30s has died following an incident in which the vehicle he was working underneath fell on him.

The incident occurred at a filling station in Cashel, Co Tipperary.

The man, who was a mechanic, was making repairs underneath a truck after it had broken down. It’s understood the axle of the truck fell on him.

Gardai were called and are treating the incident as a workplace accident.

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The man was brought to hospital but he did not survive. A post-mortem is being arranged and the Health and Safety Authority has been informed.

Colin Gleeson

Colin Gleeson

Colin Gleeson is an Irish Times reporter