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 accident happened.
Gardai and the emergency services rushed to the scene of the accident at around 1pm.
However, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim, 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 post-mortem will take place.
The Health and Safety Authority has been informed of the tragedy.
A spokesperson for the Garda Press Office said investigations are ongoing.
This comes just days after a tragic workplace death at a farm in Kerry earlier this month.
Tribute flooded in for dad-of-two Garrett Dee, of Carrig Island, Ballylongford, after he tragically passed away following a farm accident in Co Kerry
The HSA said they were investigating the incident, which occurred shortly before midnight on a farm in Carrig Island on February 14.
It’s understand Mr Dee was assisting a cow in the calving of twins in a shed on his farm when it occurred.
Medical services and gardai were called to the scene following the tragic event.
The married father-of-two was well known in the area and the family also run a B&B.
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