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Gardaí attended the incident. (stock image)
A Tipperary man who died in a tragic road accident on Thursday evening this week has been named locally as Paddy Kinane.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the fatal incident near Tipperary town that occurred on the L8109 road at Ardloman, Co. Tipperary, on Thursday, February 19, confirmed a garda spokesperson on Friday morning.
The incident occurred at about 2.35pm and a male, aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
It’s understood Mr Kinane fell at a ditch as he was watching local works, and was involved in an accident with a lorry. It’s believed he died instantly.
“It’s very sad,” said Cllr John O’Heney. “It is an awful tragedy. How easy an incident like that can occur. It’s awful tragic for the area.”
Mr Kinane was held in high esteem and was widely respected in the community. He was known as a quiet bachelor and formerly lived nearby with his mother.
His funeral arrangements have not yet been publicised.
Garda sources say there have been no other injuries reported and that the scene has been technically examined. The Health and Safety Authority and the coroner have been notified.
A spokesperson for the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) said they are aware of the fatal incident and have launched an investigation. “As such, no further information is available at this time,” added the spokesperson.