Man killed by digger in north Dublin

HSA investigates after victim trapped between machine and wall in Skerries

The Health and Safety Authority is investigating the accident in Skerries in which a man died today.
The Health and Safety Authority is investigating the accident in Skerries in which a man died today.

A man has died after he was trapped by a digger in north Dublin today.

The man, understood to be in his mid 50s, was trapped between the machinery and a wall at about 11.45am at Harbour Road in Skerries.

A spokesman for the Health and Safety Authority said inspectors were investigating the incident.

He understood the man was a member of the public.

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A Garda spokesman confirmed there had been a “sudden tragic death” at the site.