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Man, 70s, killed in workplace accident in Co Wexford

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11am this morning
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11am this morning

A man has died following an accident on a farm in Co Wexford.

The man, 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene after the accident which happened in the Ballfad area at around 11am this morning.

A garda spokesperson said that his body was removed from the scene and a post-mortem is due to take place at a later date.

They added that a coronor has been notified.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was also called to the scene to conduct an examinitation.

A spokesperson for the HSA confirmed that an investigation is now under way.