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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. | |
Seamus Hegarty and Kevin Wood were both farmers and were both aged 52. They were from the Raphoe area of Donegal, just across the border from Northern Ireland. | |
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. | 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. | "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." | "The local community is in deep shock over this tragedy, our deepest sympathy goes out to the two families." |