21/03/2019

Man Dies In Workplace Accident In Rosslare

A man in his 20s has died following an accident in the workplace in County Wexford.

Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene this morning, Thursday 21 March, at around 7.45am.

The man was working at Rosslare Europort in Rosslare Harbour.

The coroner and Health and Safety Authority have been notified.



(JG/CM)

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