Four workmen injured in electrocution incident at Raphoe graveyard

Four men were injured in a workplace incident at St Eunan’s Graveyard in Raphoe on Thursday afternoon.

The incident, reported at 1.45 pm, involved the electricity supply at the site. Emergency service vehicles, including ambulances, and ESB Network personnel attended the scene shortly after the call.

The injured men, described as workmen employed by a local contractor and aged in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 60s, received medical treatment at the scene. Three were later taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for further care, with at least one casualty sustaining a serious injury.

The Health and Safety Authority confirmed it is aware of the incident and has launched an investigation. Gardaí also assisted at the scene of the workplace accident.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: ClickerHappy / Pexels.