Gardaí in Kildare are investigating the death of a man in his 20s at around 2.40pm on Thursday, following a workplace accident.

The Irish Farmers Journal understands that the incident occurred at Kildare Chilling's meat-processing plant in Naas.

The factory is located on the Naas to Dublin road.

No one else is reported to have been injured in the accident.

Gardaí in Kildare have informed the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and an investigation has been launched.

The Irish Farmers Journal has been attempting to contact Kildare Chilling for comment.

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