Man (64) killed in Cork farm accident

A 64-year-old man has died in an industrial accident in Co Cork.

A 64-year-old man has died in an industrial accident in Co Cork.

A Garda statement said the man was unloading metal at a farmyard at Cloghroe, Blarney at about 5pm when the accident occurred.

Gardai in Blarney are investigating and the Health and Safety Authority has also been notified.

The deceased was removed to Cork University Hospital and a post mortem will take place tomorrow.

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