Tributes have been paid to a young Kilnaleck man who lost his life in a tragic work incident yesterday afternoon.
The fatal incident occurred at the Wilton site at Kifagh, near Ballyjamesduff shortly after 4.30pm yesterday.
In a statement to Northern Sound, a spokesperson for Wilton Waste said: “The company offers their deepest condolences to the employee's family at this very sad time. As a mark of respect, the company has decided to close the gates until further notice."
Gardaí and emergency services attended, but the 17-year-old worker was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) were also notified, and a file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court. Local Fine Gael Councillor, Trevor Smith says the people of the wider Kilnaleck area is shocked and saddened by this awful tragedy.
