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03/09/2010
Farmer Killed After Train Hits Tractor
A 64-year-old farmer has died at a level crossing after a goods train collided with his tractor yesterday.
Jack Hoban from Ballymacfrane, Donamon, Co Roscommon, was pronounced dead at the scene. It is believed his tractor stalled as it traversed a level crossing.
Three separate investigations have been launched into the incident, which happened less than half a mile from Mr Hoban's home, by Gardai, Irish Rail and the Railway Investigations Unit.
Gardai sources said the driver of the goods train, travelling on the Dublin to Westport line, had spotted an obstruction on the track and slammed on the emergency brakes in a desperate attempt to avoid the farmer.
Reports this morning said the man had been due to celebrate his 30th wedding anniversary today with his wife, a nurse at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Co Roscommon.
It was also reported that his wife was on her way to the Islands level crossing to offer assistance not knowing that it was her husband had been involved in the accident.
She was, however, blocked by Gardai who had sealed off the area.
(DW/GK)
Jack Hoban from Ballymacfrane, Donamon, Co Roscommon, was pronounced dead at the scene. It is believed his tractor stalled as it traversed a level crossing.
Three separate investigations have been launched into the incident, which happened less than half a mile from Mr Hoban's home, by Gardai, Irish Rail and the Railway Investigations Unit.
Gardai sources said the driver of the goods train, travelling on the Dublin to Westport line, had spotted an obstruction on the track and slammed on the emergency brakes in a desperate attempt to avoid the farmer.
Reports this morning said the man had been due to celebrate his 30th wedding anniversary today with his wife, a nurse at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Co Roscommon.
It was also reported that his wife was on her way to the Islands level crossing to offer assistance not knowing that it was her husband had been involved in the accident.
She was, however, blocked by Gardai who had sealed off the area.
(DW/GK)
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