Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Shutterstock/Jaromir Chalabala
Cork City

Man dies after Cork workplace accident

The man received the injuries at Bus Éireann’s Capwell garage in Cork city.

A MAN WHO sustained head injuries when a cherry picker he was on knocked over, has died.

The incident happened at the Bus Éireann Capwell garage in Cork city on Monday afternoon.

It’s understood that the man, aged in his 50s, has died in hospital.

Bus Éireann issued this statement this afternoon:

Bus Éireann would like to extend its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family, extended family and friends of the Contractor who died following an incident at the Bus Éireann Capwell Garage, Cork on Monday afternoon.

Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very difficult time.

The accident is currently under investigation by Bus Éireann, An Garda Síochána and the Health and Safety Authority.

Read: Two Irish men killed in Perth workplace accident>

Your Voice
Readers Comments
7
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.