13/09/2016

Man Dies In Co Tyrone Farm Accident

The Health and Safety Executive has launched an investigation after a man died in an accident at a farm in Co Tyrone.

It is believed the incident occurred on Sunday, 11 September.

Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon said: "This death on a farm in the Dungannon area will have shocked the local area and the wider farming community. 

"Any death on a farm is one too many. 

"I send my sympathies to the family and friends of this man at this difficult time."

(CD/JP)

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