01/06/2017

Man Dies In Workplace Accident In Co Armagh

A man has died in a workplace accident in Co Armagh.

It is believed the man was crushed by a road roller while a new road surface was being laid on the Bog Road, Forkhill, on Wednesday, 31 May.

Police and the Health and Safety Executive have launched an investigation.

(CD)

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