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Pensioner killed in Co Donegal work-related accident

Inspectors from the Republic’s Health and Safety Authority joined Garda forensic officers at the scene in St Johnston, Co Donegal
Inspectors from the Republic’s Health and Safety Authority joined Garda forensic officers at the scene in St Johnston, Co Donegal Inspectors from the Republic’s Health and Safety Authority joined Garda forensic officers at the scene in St Johnston, Co Donegal

HEALTH and safety officials are carrying out an investigation at a border garage after a pensioner died in a work-related accident.

The man, who was in his late 70s, died yesterday morning at a garage in St Johnston, Co Donegal close to the border with Derry.

Inspectors from the Republic’s Health and Safety Authority joined Garda forensic officers at the scene yesterday afternoon.