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Worker dead after explosion in Co Donegal

The blast happened on the outskirts of Bunbeg in the county’s Gaeltacht region

The surrounding area has been evacuated while the services of the Irish Defense Forces’ explosive ordinance disposal have been requested. Picture: NurPhoto/PA Images

A worker is dead after an explosion in Co Donegal.

The blast happened on the outskirts of Bunbeg in the county’s Gaeltacht region.

The area was evacuated and local diversions put in place.

Gardaí, the National Ambulance Service and the Donegal Fire Brigade attended.

The Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal was also requested.

The incident has been referred to the Health and Safety Authority.

The surrounding area has been evacuated while the road where ...