National: Man dies after falling from truck in Carlow incident

A MAN has died after falling from a truck in County Carlow.

Gardaí are currently at the scene of the fatal road traffic incident that occurred at approximately 1.30pm this Wednesday in the College Green area of Carlow town.

"It's reported that a male in his 20s received fatal injuries after falling from a truck during the course of his work," said a garda spokesperson.

"There are no road closures, with only access disruption to a number of houses in College Green. The services of Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested," they added.

The Health and Safety Authority has also been notified of the incident and a separate investigation may be launched.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the College Green estate between 1.15pm and 1.45pm are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Carlow garda station on 059 913 6620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.