This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30154464
The article has changed 9 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Version 2 | Version 3 |
---|---|
County Donegal farming accident: Two men dead | County Donegal farming accident: Two men dead |
(35 minutes later) | |
An investigation has begun after the deaths of two farmers in County Donegal. | |
Seamus Hegarty and Kevin Wood were killed after a tractor tyre they were changing exploded just after 18:00 local time at Cross Roads, Killygordan, between Stranorlar and Castlefin. | |
The men, both in their 50s, were from the Raphoe area. | |
The scene of the accident has been cordoned 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." |