A man and a woman have died following a workplace incident at a premises in County Offaly.

Emergency services and Gardaí were called to the scene of the incident on Wednesday afternoon. Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has been notified of the incident and is expected to launch a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Gardaí have confirmed that they are also investigating the matter. The local coroner has been notified, and post-mortem examinations are expected to be arranged to determine the exact cause of death.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been officially released, and further details regarding the nature of the workplace or the incident itself have not been disclosed at this stage.