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Man dies in fatal workplace incident at Tipperary wastewater treatment plant
Gardaí and Health and Safety Authority have launched separate investigations into the incident
The body of the deceased was removed to University Hospital Limerick (UHL) where a post-mortem will be conducted (stock image
Gardaí are investigating the death of a man in his 50s following a workplace incident at a water treatment site in Roscrea, County Tipperary. The incident occurred shortly after 12.30pm on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 29.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and local Coroner were notified. The body of the man was removed to University Hospital Limerick (UHL) where a post-mortem will be conducted. “Enquiries are ongoing,” said a Garda spokesperson.
A spokesperson for Uisce Éireann extended the company’s condolences to the man’s family and friends. “It is with deep regret and sadness that Uisce Éireann confirms that a man working on behalf of our contractor has died following an incident yesterday, Wednesday, May 29. The incident occurred on site at Roscrea Wastewater Treatment Plant, Roscrea, County Tipperary.
“Our thoughts are with the family, work colleagues and friends of the deceased at this very difficult time. Uisce Éireann are liaising with the Health and Safety Authority and relevant authorities in relation to this incident,” added the spokesperson.
A spokesperson for the HSA said they are aware of the incident and have launched an investigation. “No further information is available at this time,” added the spokesperson.
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