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Man, 70s, dies following quad bike accident on west Cork farm

This is the fourth farming fatality in Cork this year.

Man, 70s, dies following quad bike accident on west Cork farm — File image.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020 - 16:31

Olivia Kelleher

A pensioner has died following a quad bike accident which occurred on a farm at Coonamore near Bantry in west Cork this morning.

The man in his 70s was seriously injured shortly after 10am. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His body remains at the farm.

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Farming Place: west Cork farm Place: Cork Place: Coonamore Place: Bantry Place: West Cork Place: Ballinhassig Place: Charleville Person: John Reynolds Person: Reynolds Person: Tim Lombard Person: Paddy Curtin Organisation: Health and Safety Authority Organisation: Rising Sun

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