Welder, 24, killed in tragic accident after oil tank explodes

A MAN was killed yesterday when an oil tank exploded at a company in Co Cork.

Casey Whyte, 24, is understood to have been welding the interior of the oil tank when it exploded, killing him instantly.

The tragedy happened at Robert Fitzgerald’s, a company which specialises in servicing and refitting commercial fuel tanks. Gardaí were contacted shortly after the accident happened at 10.15am at the company, which is based at Carrigshane, two miles east of Midleton.