Man dies in fatal farm accident in west Tipperary

A man in his 70’s has died following a fatal accident in West Tipperary. 

The incident happened shortly after 4pm at Ballybrenogue, Cullen, just outside Tipperary town.

It’s understood the man was at home yesterday evening working underneath a 4x4 vehicle when tragedy struck.

A neighbour raised the alarm shortly after discovering the man’s body. The accident victim was declared dead at the scene and rushed to Waterford University Hospital where a post mortem will be carried out. 

The death of the man in a farming accident in Co Tipperary yesterday is being investigated by gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority.