17/01/2014

26-Year-Old Man Killed In Farming Accident

A man has been killed in a farming accident in Knockea, Co Cork.

According to reports the 26-year-old man was found trapped under a trailer at around 12:45am.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

An investigation into the death has been launched by the Health and Safety Authority.

(MH/CD)

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