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16/09/2014
Investigation Launched Into Wall Collapse Death
An investigation has been launched into the death of a 72-year-old man when a wall collapsed on him.
It is understood that the incident happened on Monday afternoon at St Patrick's Quay, Bandon.
According to reports the man was in his back garden when the wall collapsed on top of him.
The Health and Safety Authority has been informed as there was construction work happening at the scene at the time of the collapse.
A post-mortem is due to be carried out today.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that the incident happened on Monday afternoon at St Patrick's Quay, Bandon.
According to reports the man was in his back garden when the wall collapsed on top of him.
The Health and Safety Authority has been informed as there was construction work happening at the scene at the time of the collapse.
A post-mortem is due to be carried out today.
(MH/CD)
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