Man dies in truck accident in Co Cork

The Health and Safety Authority is investigating the death of a man in an accident in Macroom, Co Cork this morning.

The Health and Safety Authority is investigating the death of a man in an accident in Macroom, Co Cork this morning.

It is understood a man was backing the cab of a truck into a trailer but then climbed out and was pinned underneath the trailer when it overturned.  He was in his 30s.

A spokesman for the HSA confirmed an incident in Macroom was under investigation.  However, he said he could not give further details or confirm exactly where it happened.