Man (60s) dies working on farm in Co Donegal

The deceased was a well-known farmer in the area

Gardaí and the emergency services were called to the scene, where the man was pronounced dead. Photograph: Alan Betson
Gardaí and the emergency services were called to the scene, where the man was pronounced dead. Photograph: Alan Betson

A man has been killed in a workplace accident in Co Donegal.

The man, who is in his 60s, was working on a farm in Newtowncunningham when the incident occurred.

Gardaí and the emergency services rushed to the scene at around 1pm.

However, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The man, whose identity has not yet been released, is a well-known farmer in the area.

The man’s body is due to be taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where a postmortem is due to take place.

The Health and Safety Authority has been informed of the tragedy.

A spokesperson for the Garda Press Office said investigations are ongoing.

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