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20/10/2016
Woman Dies In L'Derry Farm Incident
A woman has died following an incident on a farm in Garvagh, Co L'Derry.
The woman, aged in her 70s, is understood to have been working with cattle at the time.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSENI) has launched an investigation.
A spokesperson from HSENI said: "Our deepest sympathy is with the bereaved family at this sad time.
"Given the recent tragic deaths on Northern Ireland farms, HSENI is strongly appealing to the farming community to always prioritise safety and think safe before starting any job on the farm."
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald said: "My thoughts and prayers are with the woman's family and friends in the wake of her tragic death.
"This latest fatality on a local farm is an awful reminder of the risks faced by our farming community in their daily routine and the HSE has a responsibility to carry out a thorough investigation of this tragedy."
(CD/JP)
The woman, aged in her 70s, is understood to have been working with cattle at the time.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSENI) has launched an investigation.
A spokesperson from HSENI said: "Our deepest sympathy is with the bereaved family at this sad time.
"Given the recent tragic deaths on Northern Ireland farms, HSENI is strongly appealing to the farming community to always prioritise safety and think safe before starting any job on the farm."
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald said: "My thoughts and prayers are with the woman's family and friends in the wake of her tragic death.
"This latest fatality on a local farm is an awful reminder of the risks faced by our farming community in their daily routine and the HSE has a responsibility to carry out a thorough investigation of this tragedy."
(CD/JP)
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