Man in his 70s dies in Midlands accident

Gardai in Tullamore are investigating the circumstances of an overnight accident on private farmland in Tinamuck, Moate, on the Offaly/Westmeath border, which has claimed the life of a man in his 70s.

Fire service personnel from Ferbane and Clara, along with local Gardai, were called to the scene of the incident shortly before 5am where the body of the man, who is believed to be from Offaly, was discovered. It is understood he lost his life when the tractor he was driving overturned on the farmland.

The scene of the tragic accident is currently preserved for a technical examination by investigating Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority has also been notified.

Gardaí in Tullamore are appealing to anyone who may have been in the Tinamuck area between 5pm yesterday, and 5am this morning, to contact them.

Anyone who may have information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600