The Athlone Road has reopened in Ballymahon following the death of a man in a fatal workplace accident yesterday evening. The man in his 60s was working on a closed section of the Athlone road leading into the town when he was struck by a works vehicle after 7 o'clock yesterday evening. He was pronounced dead at the scene and the area was preserved for a technical examination.
Both the Health and Safety Authority and the local coroner have been informed of the incident. The Athlone Road entering the town was closed for a technical examination but has since reopened.
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