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File: Part of the village of Kerrykeel Wikipedia

12-year-old killed in farm accident

The boy became trapped under a tractor on a farm in Kerrykeel, Donegal.

A 12-YEAR-OLD boy has died after becoming trapped underneath a tractor on a farm.

The incident occurred in Kerrykeel, Donegal, this afternoon.

Gardaí were informed of the accident at around 12.30pm.

The Health and Safety Authority are investigating the incident.

Gardaí said the boy became trapped under the tractor and was then freed and removed to Letterkenny Hospital. He was pronounced dead a short while later.

The scene has been preserved for the investigation.

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