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08/05/2014
Young Boy Dies In Farm Accident In Co Cork
Garda in Cork have reported the death of an 18-month-old boy in a farm accident.
According to reports the boy is understood to have been struck by a tractor on the farm near the village of Killeagh, in east Cork.
The accident happened at about midday, garda say.
The death is being treated as a tragic accident.
A post-mortem is due to be conducted at Cork University Hospital later today.
An investigation has been launched and the HSE have been informed.
No details have been released as to the identity of the victim or his family.
(MH)
According to reports the boy is understood to have been struck by a tractor on the farm near the village of Killeagh, in east Cork.
The accident happened at about midday, garda say.
The death is being treated as a tragic accident.
A post-mortem is due to be conducted at Cork University Hospital later today.
An investigation has been launched and the HSE have been informed.
No details have been released as to the identity of the victim or his family.
(MH)
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