26/07/2013

Man Dies On Farm In Co L'Derry

A man, 70, has died on a farm in County L'Derry.

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) are currently carrying out an investigation.

The incident occurred in Moneymore on Thursday afternoon.

It is believed the farmer may have fallen off a wall.

(CD/JP)

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