The 17-year-old boy who passed away after a workplace accident in Freshford, Co. Kilkenny, has been named locally as Luke Crosbie.
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in Freshford, Co. Kilkenny.
In a statement, Gardaí noted that they were alerted to "an incident in Freshford, Co. Kilkenny" on Thursday.
The Health and Safety Authority was also notified and "will conduct its own investigation".
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Speaking to the Sunday World, Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Michael McCarthy, says the community is in a "state of shock" and that "all we can do now is offer our support as a community at this time."
Funeral arrangements are available on RIP.ie.
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