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TWO YOUNG IRISH men have been killed in a workplace accident in East Perth, Australia.
It happened as they were working at a construction site, the West Australian reports.
According to the paper, the men were aged in their 20s and in the country on work visas.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it is aware of the case and stands ready to provide consular assistance.
The men suffered crush injuries after at least one concrete panel fell from a truck as it was being unloaded.
It happened at around 11.30am local time (3.30am Irish time) according to the West Australian’s report.
Workers were evacuated from the area, and the site – at the junction of Goderich Street and Bennett Street – was closed for several hours.
Police, St John’s Ambulance and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services all attended the scene, according to ABC news.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
“Due to the incident being at a construction site, WorkSafe have been advised and they are attending the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident,” a police spokesman said, according to ABC.
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God help them and their families….. RIP
Just terrible, trying to make a life for themselves over here in Australia and this happens… Rip
I hope the families of those poor lads have been informed. I can imagine every parent that has a son living/working in Perth right now is panicking if not. Horrible for their families and so close to Christmas too when they were probably due to visit. May they RIP.
You have just politicised their deaths you insensitive plonker.
No, nobody had to say that. We Irish have always travelled and accidents happen, at home and abroad.
Unnecessary comments mate.
How did i politicise their deaths??
Sorry. Im just so angry these kids prob had no other choice god love them.
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RIP to the 2 lads, sympathies to families and friends.
The comment in question was removed and our replies were moved to your comment Aideen, please remove Journal.
Apologies Aideen, comment was in reply to freebet. It went in the wrong place.
Get a grip will ya? His comment is well meant.
As did mine. Sorry Jon. My deepest sympathies to those people & their families.
Terrible tragedy. Two families changed forever. Two young lives lost.It’s every parents worst nightmare. If there’s a crowdfunding site for costs please post it. I need to help.
The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust are the fantastic charity that will help the families bring their loved ones home. http://kevinbellrepatriationtrust.com/
So sad :(
Rip.
Rest in peace lads. Hope the family all the help they need to bring the boy’s home.
R.I.P, thinking of the families
tragic
So very sad , I have a lot of family & friends in Perth.
A horror story for parents. RIP
Shouldn’t happen so easily . Oh dear , poor lads .
RIP
Rip .
rip. very sad
Two good working lads, what a shame.
Next week on can’t pay we take it away on channel five, should shine a light on travellers. There evicting a family. They threatened them on camera saying they should be afraid of them. And small children throwing stones.
Sadly tragic two young & deepest condolences to families loss love one. Rest in peace
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