Investigation launched after man and woman die in fatal workplace accident
A man and a woman have died in a fatal workplace accident which occurred at an industrial premises in Co Offaly on Monday
A man and a woman have died following a workplace accident in Co Offaly on Monday morning.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí and emergency services responded to a fatal workplace accident at an industrial premises in Banagher, Co Offaly, on Monday, 28th September, 2026, at approximately 11.40am.
“Two people, a male aged in his 50's and a female aged in her 20's were pronounced deceased at the scene.
“Their bodies remain at the scene,” the spokesperson said.
It was also confirmed that a post-mortem examination will take place at Tullamore General Hospital at a later date.
The spokesperson also confirmed that coroner has been notified. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has also been notified.
A statement from the HSA read:
“The Health and Safety Authority is aware of the incident and has launched an investigation. As such, no further information is available at this time”.