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Skerries

Man crushed to death by JCB digger in Dublin

An investigation is underway after man was trapped between wall and digger.

Updated 22:53

A MAN WAS killed earlier today in a fatal accident involving a JCB in north county Dublin.

The victim is believed to have been caught between a digger and a wall at Skerries harbour.

The incident happened at around midday today.

The Health and Safety Authority said inspectors are on their way to the scene and an investigation is under way.

The incident is believed to have happened on a construction site.

First published 13:16

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