Gardaí have confirmed that a man in his 50s has died following an accident on a farm in west Kerry yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, September 10).
It is understood that construction work had been taking place on the farm close to Dingle when the incident took place.
In a statement to Agriland, a garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a workplace accident which occurred Dingle, Co. Kerry on Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2024, at around 4:30p.m.”
The spokesperson confirmed that the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Gardaí added that a file will now be prepared for the local Coroner’s Court.
A spokesperson for the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) confirmed to Agriland that it had been notified of the fatal accident.
“The HSA are aware of this incident and are making the relevant enquiries at this time,” they said.
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Last month, gardaí said that an investigation had been launched following a fatal incident on a farm in Co. Limerick.
It is understood that the incident, which took place on the morning of Tuesday August,13, involved a bull.
Gardaí in Castleconnell said that they were investigating “the death of a man in his 60s following an incident on a farm in Lisnagry, Co. Limerick”.
“Gardaí were alerted after the man’s body was discovered on farmland.
“The body of the man has been removed from the scene to University Hospital Limerick where a post mortem will take place in due course.
“A file will now be prepared for the Coroner’s Court,” they stated.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) also attended the scene of the incident and has launched its own investigation.