A 17-year-old boy has died in a workplace accident in County Cavan.
The teen was pronounced dead at the scene after the incident at the Wilton Recycling facility in Crosserlough, Ballyjamesduff yesterday afternoon.
His body has been removed to the mortuary at Cavan General Hospital where a postmortem will take place.
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The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is investigating and a file will be prepared for the Coroner.
A spokesperson for Wilton Recycling said: 'At this time, we are offering our deepest condolences to the family - who are local - and to all our employees'.
As a mark of respect, the plant will remain closed until further notice.
