Another fatality confirmed as Tipperary man is killed in chainsaw accident

Another death has been confirmed.

Ophelia has claimed another life, this time in Cahir, Co Tipperary. A man in his 30s was clearing a fallen tree in Ballybrado in the area when he was seriously injured with a chainsaw. The incident is said to have happened around 12.30pm today. The man died on the scene and his body has since been taken to Clonmel Hospital.

Irish death toll in #Ophelia rises to 2. Police say Tipperary man in 30s mortally wounded by own chainsaw as he cleared a felled tree. pic.twitter.com/bIaim1f8Xw

— Shawn Pogatchnik (@ShawnPogatchnik) October 16, 2017

The news comes after a woman was confirmed dead in Waterford earlier today after the vehicle in which she was travelling was struck by a tree. Gardaí are continuing to urge everyone to stay indoors as Ophelia continues to rip through the country.

“Do not put your life or the lives of the emergency services at risk by travelling unless absolutely necessary,” they said in a statement. “Please be advised if you require urgent assistance of the emergency services to dial 999.”