after being hit by crane the Lorry driver dies
SAFETY inspectors are probing the tragic death of the young lorry driver who had previously been killed within the industrial accident.
The person may be named locally as Paul Forristal, aged as part of his 20s, from Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.
Mr Forristal was killed when he was struck with a used tower cranes at the SmartPly manufacturer in Belview, Slieverue, Co Waterford, at around 3pm yesterday.
Inside a tragic twist of fate, it really is understood that Mr Forristal only received his lorry driving licence within the last couple weeks and was earning a living for his family’s firm, Norevale Transport.
As you move the exact circumstances surrounding Mr Forristal’s death are not known, he was working near a used tower cranes that is loading logs.
A former student at Grennan College, Mr Forristal had spent time in Australia before returning home where he joined the family unit firm.
Gardai from Waterford attended the scene and they also, as well as a team on the Safety and health Authority, are generally performing separate investigations into your death.
When contacted yesterday evening, the company said the accident was “under investigation”.
Irish Independent