Man in his 70s dies in Athlone workplace tragedy

A local man in his 70s has died this afternoon (Wednesday) following a workplace accident in Athlone.

The accident, at a workplace in the Bealnamulla area occurred in the early part of the afternoon.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted at approximately 2pm.

The man in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Garda spokesperson said the man's body will be removed from the scene, and a post-mortem examination will take place, in due course.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has been notified and is currently at the scene which remains preserved at the time of writing.

A file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court.