The community of Ballycastle is rallying round the family of a man who died after a "workplace incident".
John Traynor, from the area, died following the incident on the Knockagh Road in Carrickfergus on Wednesday morning.
In a post on Faceboook, IJ Lynn & Sons Ltd said: "This is the hardest post I have ever written. Today we lost our esteemed colleague John Traynor in a tragic accident on site.
"As a family we are devastated at this loss and we send our prayers and sincerest sympathies to John's family. He will be sorely missed by us all and his work colleagues.
"John was a pleasure to work with, always positive and eager. May he rest in peace. Thank you to all who rushed to John's aid on site today and especially the emergency services who attended the scene."
Police say his death is not being treated as suspicious and that the Health and Safety Executive had been informed.
SDLP councillor Margaret Anne McKillop offered her condolences to the Traynor family.
Councillor McKillop said: “I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of a local man in a crash in Carrickfergus on Wednesday morning. This man was from the Ballycastle area and was well-known locally. My heart goes out to his family and friends after receiving this heartbreaking news and my thoughts are with them.
“I’m sure the community in Ballycastle will support this man’s family in the difficult days, weeks and months to come and I’d ask they rally around them and help in any way they can, while also giving them appropriate space to grieve."
A spokesperson for the Health and Safety Executive said: "HSENI is aware of a workplace incident that occurred in the Carrickfergus area this morning and is making enquiries."
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