TRIBUTES have been paid to a father-of-three who was died in an accident at a building site.

Irish lorry driver Conor Morgan, 45, from County Down, was killed in the accident in Lanarkshire on Wednesday.

Paramedics raced to the Avant Homes site on Hamilton Road in High Blantyre but Conor was pronounced dead at the scene.

An investigation into the circumstances leading to his death has been launched.

Re-Gen Waste, the company he worked for, posted a picture of the popular employee and a moving tribute.

A spokesman said: "It is with much sadness and deep regret that we confirm that our employee Conor Morgan was fatally injured in a tragic accident in Scotland.

"An investigation into what happened is currently under way.

"We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to Conor’s family and circle of friends. Conor was a popular employee and will be sadly missed by the entire ReGen family."

Conor’s local church St Malachy’s in County Down also paid tribute to him in a post.

They said: “The entire community of Kilcoo is devastated to learn of the untimely and tragic death of Conor Morgan, we would like to offer our most heartfelt condolences to his wife Shirleen his sons Gerard, Anthony and Jason his mother Brigid brothers Patrick and Niall sisters Mary Teresa, Pauline and Rita and the entire family circle at this heart breaking time. ”

A police spokeswoman added: "The Health and Safety Executive have been informed and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."