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.
