Northern Ireland

Man dies in Co Armagh farming accident

A man in his seventies has died in a farming accident
A man in his seventies has died in a farming accident A man in his seventies has died in a farming accident

A MAN in his seventies has died after a farming accident in Co Armagh.

The man died at a farm in Silverbridge yesterday afternoon. It is believed the death involved a tractor

A spokesman for The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland said it was aware of the the death "and is currently investigating the circumstances".

"Our thoughts are with the family involved at this very difficult time," he said.

It is understood the farmer was well known in the area and had close links with Silverbridge Harps GFC.