Tragedy as man (60s) dies in workplace accident on N55 road in Longford

Gardaí in Longford, alongside the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), have launched an investigation after a man in his 60s tragically lost his life on Thursday night in a workplace accident on the N55 on the outskirts of Ballymahon.

Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 7.30pm following reports that a man had been struck by a works vehicle.

Planned overnight roadworks to facilitate resurfacing works had just got underway along the busy stretch of road on the N55 Athlone Road close to a local service station when tragedy struck. 

A Garda spokesperson outlined, "Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of a fatal workplace incident in Ballymahon, Co. Longford, on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

"Shortly after 7:30 pm, Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted after a male in his 60s, who was working on a closed section of Athlone Road, Ballymahon, was struck by a works vehicle.

"He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"The area is preserved for examination, and the HSA and local Coroner have been notified."