Tributes are being paid to a Longford man who lost his life in a work place accident yesterday in Ballymahon.
George Belton from College Park in Longford was killed after he was struck by a works vehicle on a closed section of the Athlone road yesterday evening.
The man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene and the road remained closed for a time to facilitate a technical examination.
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The HSA have confirmed that they have launched an investigation into the incident.
Local councillor and neighbour Seamus Butler says George's loss has rocked the town:
