Teenager dies in industrial accident in County Kilkenny – The Irish Times

A Health and Safety Authority (HSA) investigation has been launched following the death of a teenager in an industrial accident in County Kilkenny.

The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in the village of Freshford in the north of the county.

Emergency services and police attended the scene, but the teenager died. His body was taken to Waterford University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.

In a statement, the Gardaí confirmed that they and emergency services were informed of “an incident in Freshford, Co Kilkenny” on Thursday.

“A teenage male youth later died at the scene. HSA has been notified and will conduct its own investigation,” they said.

A file will be created for the forensic medicine department.