Storm Ophelia claims second life - man dies from chainsaw injury while clearing fallen tree

A man has died in tragic circumstances while clearing a fallen tree.

The victim, who was aged in his 30s, died in hospital, following the incident at Ballybrado in Cahir, Co Tipperary.

He was clearing a fallen tree when he was fatally injured with a chainsaw at 12.30pm.

His body was removed to Clonmel Hospital.

A Garda spokesman said: “Gardaí are at scene of a fatal incident that occurred at Ballybrado, Cahir, Co Tipperary at approximately 12.30pm.

“A man (early 30s), while in the course of clearing a fallen tree, was seriously injured with a chain saw.

“He has since passed away and his body has been removed.”

His death is the second fatality caused by storm Ophelia.

A female motorist, aged in her 50s, died in Waterford when a tree fell on her car.

Gardai have again advised people to stay indoors and not to go out until the storm passes.

A Garda spokesman said: “Do not put your life or the lives of the emergency services at risk by travelling unless absolutely necessary.

"Please be advised if you require urgent assistance of the emergency services to dial 999."