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Man in 60s dies after workplace accident at farm

The accident took place yesterday in the Derren area of Gort in Co Galway (File photo)
The accident took place yesterday in the Derren area of Gort in Co Galway (File photo)

A man in his 60s has died following what gardaí said was a fatal workplace accident at a farm.

The incident took place on Tuesday in the Derren area of Gort in Co Galway.

The man's body was taken to University Hospital Galway, where a post-mortem examination is due to take place.

The Health and Safety Authority has been notified and is carrying out an investigation.