A man has died and five others have been injured after a building they were working on partially collapsed in Tralee, Co Kerry.Â
The incident happened at a premises on Ashe Street just after 8am this morning.
It’s understood that the chimney section in the centre of the building collapsed, trapping a man under the rubble. His body remains at the scene.Â
The deceased man is believed to have been in his 60s and from the area.Â
The injuries of the five men who were also working on the building are not believed to be serious.Â
The street has been closed and the building has been cordoned off. GardaÃÂ and the emergency services are at the scene.
Inspectors from the Health and Safety Authority have begun an investigation.
