The death has been confirmed of a man in a farm accident on Thursday.

The farmer, believed to be in his 70s, was killed in Silverbridge, Co Armagh.

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) confirmed it was aware of the death and is currently investigating the circumstances.

The Irish Farmers Journal understands the man was killed in an accident involving construction on the farm.

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