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06 Sept 2025

Man in 40s dies in Midlands workplace incident amid investigation

The tragedy occurred close to the Offaly border near Rochfortbridge, Co Westmeath

Man in 40s dies in Midlands workplace incident amid investigation

Man in 40s dies in Midlands workplace incident amid investigation

A post-mortem is being carried out on the body of a man in his 40s killed in a workplace accident in the Midlands on Monday.

Gardaí say they were alerted to the scene at a commercial premises in Rochfortbridge, Co Westmeath on Monday morning, April 15.

A man in his 40s was pronounced deceased at the scene, they confirmed.

A Garda statement read: "His body has been taken to the mortuary at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course."

In response to Offaly Live, The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) said: "The HSA are aware of this fatal incident and have launched an investigation."

A file will be prepared for the Coroner.

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