Man killed in farm accident in Loughduff

A man has been killed following a farm accident in the Loughduff area of County Cavan. Gardaí in Cavan have confirmed to The Anglo-Celt that the man in his sixties has died.

Earlier, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) had confirmed the accident and said that an investigation had been launched into the circumstances surrounding it. It's understood that the man died as a result of injuries sustained in an accident involving a front loader.

The accident happened this morning and emergency services attended the scene.

Gardaí are also investigating.

The identity of the man will not be officially released until such time as all family members have been informed.