IFA referee dies at NIE substation in County Armagh

By Q Radio news

An investigation has been launched into the death of a Northern Ireland Electricity worker at a substation in County Armagh yesterday.

Richard Scott, who was also an IFA referee, died on Wednesday morning after an incident at the Drumnakelly site on the Mahon Road in Portadown.

NIE networks and the Health and Safety Executive has launched an investigation into what happened.

The man who died at a substation in County Armagh yesterday has been named as Richard Scott.

Mr Scott, a Northern Ireland Electricity employee from Castledawson, was also a IFA referee.

An investigation has been launched by NIE Networks and the Health and Safety Executive. pic.twitter.com/NbrBXlHJVP

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The 33 year old from Castledawson was an IFA referee who officiated matches in the NI Football League.

The NI Football League are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Richard Scott, a popular and respected match official in the league. Our collective thoughts are with Richard's family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/HBq3KYDzii

— NI Football League (@OfficialNIFL) August 20, 2020

Paul Stapleton, managing director at NIE Networks, said: “It is with great sadness that we confirm an incident at Drumnakelly Main Substation on Wednesday morning resulted in the fatality of one of our colleagues.

“The family of the employee has been informed and our deepest sympathies are with them at this incredibly difficult time.

"An investigation by both NIE Networks and the Health and Safety Executive is under way into the circumstances of the incident.”

In a Facebook post,the IFA's Trevor Moutray paid tribute to Mr Scott.