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A MAN HAS died in an accident at University College Cork.
Gardaí told TheJournal.ie that the man in his 50s was fatally injured during an industrial-type accident. The man and a second person were at the scene when the incident occurred.
It is believed the man was on a cherry picker when he was injured this afternoon on campus.
He was pronounced dead at the scene and brought to Cork University Hospital. A post-mortem is due to take place.
The Health and Safety Authority and gardaí are investigating.
The Cork Independent reports that the man was an employee at UCC.
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how traggic RIP , thoughts are with his family…
Very sad news another industrial accident May he rest in peace and deepest condolences to his family and friends and colleagues. And may his colleague that was with him be given help and support at this time
Rip
RIP
May he rest in peace the poor man and may his colleague get all the help he needs…., very sad
Rest in peace
RIP
What’s the story with the red thumbs here? Shameful.
RIP.
Very sad news! R.I.P.
Patrick just goes to show the world is full Od idiots.
I really don’t think its appropriate to have #cherrypicker as a tag. Can you remove this out of respect for the family. RIP
Awful. My thoughts are with his family
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