A man has tragically died in County Kerry after being struck by a falling tree as Storm Amy swept across Ireland, bringing severe weather conditions to the region.
The incident occurred in the Killorglin area on Wednesday, where emergency services responded to reports of a man in his 50s being seriously injured by a falling tree. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. A spokesperson stated: "Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of an incident where a male in his 50s was seriously injured following a falling tree in the Killorglin area of County Kerry. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later."
Storm Amy's Widespread Impact
The tragedy occurred as Storm Amy brought severe weather conditions across Ireland, with Met Éireann issuing multiple weather warnings including:
- Status Orange rainfall warnings for several counties
- Status Yellow wind and rainfall warnings nationwide
- Flooding alerts across multiple regions
Emergency services across Ireland have been dealing with numerous weather-related incidents, including fallen trees, power outages, and localised flooding.
Community in Mourning
The local community in Killorglin has been deeply affected by the tragedy. Local authorities have advised residents to exercise extreme caution when travelling and to avoid unnecessary journeys during the severe weather conditions.
Met Éireann has warned that the unsettled weather pattern is likely to continue, with further advisories expected in the coming days as storm season continues to impact the region.
