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| County Donegal farming accident: Two men dead | County Donegal farming accident: Two men dead |
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| Two men have died following an accident at Crossroads, Killygordon, County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. | Two men have died following an accident at Crossroads, Killygordon, County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. |
| Gardai said that the men who died were farmers, who were both aged 52 years. | Gardai said that the men who died were farmers, who were both aged 52 years. |
| They appeared to be working at a tractor when the incident happened. | They appeared to be working at a tractor when the incident happened. |
| The scene of the accident has been sealed off and the Health and Safety Authority is investigating. | The scene of the accident has been sealed off and the Health and Safety Authority is investigating. |
| Liam Doherty, a Sinn Fein councillor for the area, said it was believed that the men were working at a tractor wheel, when the accident happened. | |
| "It is believed the steel ring has come off the wheel, it blew out on them," he added. | |
| "The local community is in deep shock over this tragedy, our deepest sympathy goes out to the two families." |