Sean Ryan
Tributes have been paid to a man who lost his life in an horrific accident in Co Offaly on Wednesday morning.
The incident took place around 6:40am on the Clonbullogue to Edenderry road near Drumcooly in Co Offaly.
Gardaí say a crane being carried by a truck came loose and struck two cars. One person has died; however, no other injuries have been reported.
The man has been named locally as Stephen Mooney (43) who is a native of Edenderry in Co Offaly. The local community has been comforting his partner and family following the tragedy.
Locals paid tribute to Mr Mooney who was well-known locally and had a passion for motorbikes.
One local said: “Rip bud you were one of the good ones. Condolences to all your family at this sad time.”
Another said it was “a dark day with a dark cloud hanging over Edenderry’’.
Emergency services remain at the scene and gardaí are asking motorists to avoid the area.
A local diversion is in place with only residents in the area allowed to use the road.
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