A tragic incident occurred on a farm near Bandon, West Cork, resulting in the death of one man and leaving another severely injured due to a sudden wall collapse. The event took place in the afternoon, just after 4 pm, prompting a swift response from Gardaí and emergency services.
The deceased, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body remains at the farm while authorities maintain the accident site for investigation by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). The injured man was quickly transported to Cork University Hospital for urgent medical care.
A representative from the HSA acknowledged the incident and has initiated an inquiry into the matter. A statement from the Garda highlighted the fatal workplace accident near Bandon, Co. Cork, mentioning the deceased man in his 50s and the other individual receiving treatment at the hospital for serious injuries. The HSA has been informed and is expected to conduct an examination of the preserved scene.
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