Man in his 60s dies in Mayo quad bike farm incident

Gardaí say the man was found under a quad bike and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A MAN IN his 60s has died in a quad bike incident in Mayo.

It happened yesterday evening on a farm near the village of Ballyheane, outside Castlebar. Gardaí were called to the scene shortly after 8.30pm.

It’s understood the farmer died when his quad bike overturned.

Gardaí say the man was found under a quad bike and was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has been removed to Mayo University Hospital for a post mortem examination.

Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority are investigating.

Read: All eyes on May as she prepares to spell out key demands in landmark Brexit speech>

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More

Man in his 60s dies in Mayo quad bike farm incident

Read: All eyes on May as she prepares to spell out key demands in landmark Brexit speech>

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Leave a commentcancel