Investigation launched after death of ESB technician

ESB Networks have launched an investigation following the death of an employee at a power station yesterday afternoon

ESB Networks have launched an investigation following the death of an employee at a power station yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred at a distribution facility in Finglas, Dublin although details of how the worker died have not yet emerged. The deceased was a network technician.

A spokesperson for the company said that investigations by the ESB and by the Health and Safety Authority were immediately opened in line with strict protocol.

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Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard is a reporter with The Irish Times