30/11/2012

Man Killed In Cork Work Site Accident

A man has been killed in a work site accident in Cork.

It happened close to Gasworks lane, off Angelsea street at around 1pm.

He is believed to have been in his early 20s.

The site has been closed and the Health and Safety Authority has been informed.

(CD/GK)

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