Tragedy in the Midlands as man in his 60s dies in workplace accident on busy road
N55 on the outskirts of Ballymahon preserved for examination
Gardaí alongside the Health and Safety Authority, have launched an investigation after a man in his 60's tragically lost his life earlier tonight (Thursday, May 16) in a workplace accident on the N55 on the outskirts of Ballymahon in Longford.
Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 7.30pm following reports that a man had been struck by a works vehicle.
Planned overnight roadworks to facilitate resurfacing works had just got underway along the busy stretch of road on the N55 Athlone Road close to a local service station when tragedy struck.
A Garda spokesperson outlined, "Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of a fatal workplace incident in Ballymahon, Co. Longford, on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
"Shortly after 7:30 pm, Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted after a male in his 60s, who was working on a closed section of Athlone Road, Ballymahon, was struck by a works vehicle.
"He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The area was preserved for examination, and the HSA and local Coroner were notified.