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Man who slid down Co Tyrone manhole 'seriously ill'

A man who slid down a manhole in Co Tyrone was seriously ill in hospital last night
A man who slid down a manhole in Co Tyrone was seriously ill in hospital last night A man who slid down a manhole in Co Tyrone was seriously ill in hospital last night

A MAN who fell down a 15ft manhole in Co Tyrone was seriously ill in hospital last night.

The man had to be rescued by fire crews after he slipped down the hole and became trapped in water.

The accident happened on Gleneeny Road in Sixmilecross before 3pm yesterday.

He was taken to Craigavon Area hospital with severe head and minor leg injuries.

A spokeswoman for the Southern Trust said the man was in a serious but stable condition last night.

It is understood the man, a contractor, was excavating land saturated by heavy rain when the accident happened.