Man dies while clearing a fallen tree in Co. Tipperary #Ophelia

Ophelia has claimed it's second victim.

It's being reported a man in his 30s has died while clearing a fallen tree in Co. Tipperary.

Earlier today, a woman in her fifties died after the car that she was travelling in was hit by a tree in Co. Waterford.

More on that here.

More info as we get it.

A man in his early 30s has died while in the course of clearing a fallen tree in Co Tipperary. https://t.co/PjVOrYpPot via @rtenews #Ophelia

— RTÉ (@rte) October 16, 2017

Gardaí have appealed for people in the area to remain indoors and not to travel unless the journey is absolutely necessary.