Man dies after explosion near Bunbeg in County Donegal

Explosives experts from the Irish Defence Forces were also sent to the scene of the explosion in Co Donegal

A man has died following an explosion on the outskirts of Bunbeg in Co Donegal on Monday. The man, aged in his 40s, died at the scene and a post-mortem is expected to take place later on Tuesday.

Explosives experts from the Irish Defence Forces were also sent to the site and a cordon remains in place while the Gardaí continue to carry out their investigation into the cause of the explosion.

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