Waterford man, 25, dies after electrocution incident on Tour de France trip

RIP.

A cyclist from Waterford has passed away after being electrocuted at a Paris Metro station.

As an avid cyclist with Comeragh Cycling Club, Tomás Walsh had been on a Tour de France trip.

On Tuesday, his club paid tribute to the 25-year-old: "It is with great sadness that we have learned that our clubmate and friend young Tomás Walsh has lost his life in France.

"We’re truly shattered by this news and extend our sincerest condolences to all his family and friends.

"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."

In a later statement, a club spokesperson said: “Tomàs suffered an electrocution in a Metro station in Paris on Monday morning.

“Full details still a bit unclear at the moment. He was 25 since April.

"Tomás joined us in his teenage years and had some great success on the bike at both underage and senior level. He’ll be sorely missed by his family, friends and anyone who came across him in the world of cycling.”