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The townland of Ballymackeogh near Newport. Google Streetview
Tragic accident
Man (66) killed while trying to repair truck
Gardaí are describing it as a tragic accident.
Updated at 10.30am
A MAN IN his 60s has died following what gardaí are describing as a tragic accident on the Tipperary-Limerick border last night.
The 66-year-old was working to repair a truck in Ballymackeogh when the accident took place at around 8.30pm.
Emergency services responded but he was pronounced dead at the scene, a garda spokesperson confirmed.
The man’s body has been taken to University Hospital Limerick and the local coroner has been notified.
The death will be investigated under the Coroners Act.
(Updated with correct location at 10.30am)
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