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25/09/2007
Man Dies In Farm Accident
An elderly man has been killed in an accident on a farm in County Westmeath.
The incident happened on the man's own farm near Athlone yesterday.
The man, who is believed to be in his 70s, became trapped in a slurry tank.
Gardai are investigating the incident.
(LC)
The incident happened on the man's own farm near Athlone yesterday.
The man, who is believed to be in his 70s, became trapped in a slurry tank.
Gardai are investigating the incident.
(LC)
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