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A MAN HAS died after being fatally injured while attending to the debris from Storm Eunice.
The man, aged in his 60s, was working for Wexford County Council in the Ballythomas area of north Co Wexford earlier this morning.
Gardaí said they believe the man was struck by a falling tree and was later pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for Wexford County Council confirmed to the The Journal that one of its workers had been fatally injured in a workplace accident.
“It is with deep regret and sadness that Wexford County Council confirms that one of our employees was fatally injured earlier today in a workplace accident,” County Secretary David Minogue said.
“The accident occurred as the employee attended the scene of a fallen tree in the North Wexford area.
“The employee’s family, An Garda Síochána and the Health and Safety Authority have been informed.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the employee’s family, work colleagues and friends at this very difficult time.”
The body of the man will be removed to Waterford University Hospital where a post-mortem will take place in due course, a Garda spokesman said.
The HSA is due to attend the scene.
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God rest him….condolences to his family and colleagues
Doing a job to keep other people safe ! Rest in peace
Tragic – out doing his work – service in his community – Rest in Peace.
How often with falling trees in this country. Stay safe everyone. Very sad…
Desperately sad. Serving his community and ends up dying doing it.RIP.
Dreadfully sad, my deepest sorrow to his family, and friends. Died helping others. RIP⁰
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Very sad. Went out this morning to do his job, and won’t be coming home. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
So sorry. May he rest in peace
Such a tragedy, out trying to make things safe for others. His poor family. RIP
County Councils shouldn’t have workers outside till the storm is over – negligence at its worst. Poor man and his Family. RIP
@Margaret Doyle: whilst the full details aren’t available the council would be out clearing roads as quickly as possible to facilitate emergency services and other agencies/utilities in rectifying storm related issues within their remit.
@Margaret Doyle: Unfortunately, we don’t carry chainsaws in ambulances. And the Fire Brigade can’t be everywhere. The council workers do shining work in these emergencies to keep the roads clear. God rest the poor man.
@Margaret Doyle: I’d say you Mary would be the very ‘type’ moaning here if the lecky went off or a tree went through your gaff. You know nothing about the poor man, he maybe just maybe wanted to go out and assist his community, not occur to you no? I’m sure your fantastic comment will help his family through their grief. Well done.
Keeping his community safe for you and me. Thank You. Rest in Peace.
R.I.P. and thoughts to his family.
A man of his years should of never being out in a storm like that doing clean up work .. may he rest in peace
Poor man:(
May heaven be his bed, condolences to all his family, friend’s and work colleagues R.I.P
Falling threes are acts of god age doesn’t come into it . R.i.p.
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