The man's body was removed to the mortuary at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda (file image) Alamy Stock Photo

Investigation launched after man (40s) dies following workplace incident in Co Louth

The incident happened this morning at a premises in Dundalk.

THE HEALTH AND Safety Authority (HAS) has launched an investigation into a fatal workplace incident this morning in Co Louth.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the fatal workplace incident at around 9.15am at a premises at Lisdoo, Dundalk, Co Louth.

A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body was removed to the mortuary at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

A garda spokesperson said a file will be prepared for the Coroner’s Court.

Meanwhile, the HSA said it is aware of the fatal incident and has launched an investigation.

A spokesperson said no further information is available at this time.

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