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06 Sept 2025

Investigation launched following death of 17-year-old boy in workplace incident

Fatal accident happened at a work facility in Co Cavan, where a teenager was pronounced dead at the scene

Investigation launched following death of 17-year-old boy in workplace incident

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An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 17-year-old boy following a workplace accident has been launched. 

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a fatal workplace accident at a premises in Co Cavan this Thursday, June 13, shortly after 4:30pm.

The fatal incident reportedly happened at a recycling facility. A 17-year-old boy was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Gardaí have said the boy's body has been removed from the scene sent to the mortuary in Cavan. A post-mortem will take place in due course.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) are aware of the incident and have launched an investigation. 'No further information is available at this time,' a HSA spokesperson said.

A file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court, the gardaí have said. 

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