Gardaí and emergency services attended a fatal incident this morning, in the Ballythomas area of County Wexford.
The man - who was in his 60s - was injured after a tree was knocked down by a strong gust of wind.
Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene in Ballythomas , but the county council employee was pronounced dead a short time later.
Wexford County Council Council has issued a statement to confirm an employee has died in a workplace accident and that his family, Gardai and the health and safety authority have been informed.
It added that their thoughts and prayers are with the employee’s family, work colleagues and friends at this very difficult time.
Local TD Helps Gardaí To Remove Knife From A Distressed Man's Possession Near Leinster House
Fire Crews Successfully Battle Major Gorse Fire In Glencree National Park Overnight
Garda Renew Appeal For Info On Paul 'Frank' Byrne Found Murdered In Blessington
Nearly 1,000 Wicklow Children in Oversized Primary School Classes, TD Reveals
Uisce Éireann Warning As Six-Week Hosepipe Ban Takes In Stretches Along The N11 In Wicklow
