25/06/2014

Man Dies In Farming Accident

A man, believed to be in his 80s, has died following a farming accident in Co Tyrone.

He is thought to have been hit by a tractor on a farm in the Loughnamarve Road in Pomeroy.

The Health and Safety Executive has confirmed it is investigating the incident.

No further details have been released.

(JP)

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