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Woman (60s) dies following accident on farm in Co Laois

Woman (60s) dies following accident on farm in Co Laois — Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene between Portlaoise and Mountrath, just after 5pm yesterday. Picture Denis Minihane.

Tue, 01 Feb, 2022 - 10:16

Sarah Slater

A woman in her 60s has died following a workplace accident at a farm in Laois.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene between Portlaoise and Mountrath, just after 5pm yesterday.

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