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Man dies in workplace accident on Co Donegal farm

The Health and Safety Authority has been informed of the incident
The Health and Safety Authority has been informed of the incident

A man has been killed in a workplace accident in Co Donegal.

The man, who is in his 60s, was working on a farm in Newtowncunningham when the incident happened.

Gardaí and the emergency services rushed to the scene of the accident around 1pm.

However, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

The Health and Safety Authority has been informed of the incident.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.