BREAKING: reports of another fatality from #Ophelia, man killed in car north of Dundalk, Co Louth.
— Michael O’Toole (@mickthehack) October 16, 2017
Meanwhile…
Tipperary Star reports:
Gardaí are at scene of a fatal incident that occurred at Ballybrado, Cahir, Co. Tipperary at approximately 12.30p.m. today, Monday 16th October, 2017.
A man (early 30s) while in the course of clearing a fallen tree was seriously injured with a chain saw. He has since passed away and his body has been removed to Clonmel Hospital.
Earlier: A Death In Waterford
UPDATE:
Leinster Express reports:
A person has been injured after a tree fell on a car in Monasterevin during Hurricane Ophelia.
Portarlington Fire Services has responded to a road traffic collision at Monasterevin where a tree has fallen on a car, one person has been removed to Portlaoise General Hospital.
The gender of the status of the injured person are not yet known.
Laois County Council, An Garda Siochana and HSE Crisis Management Team wish to strongly advise that all members of the public should remain indoors.
