A two-year old boy has been killed in a farm accident involving a lorry in County Tyrone. He was playing outside his family home at Mullaghslin, Carrickmore, when the incident happened on the evening of Monday 18 May.
A local politician, Sinn Fein councillor Ann Marie Fitzgerald said she had visited the family, who were deeply shocked by the child's death. She commented, "I visited the family home last night and they are totally devastated. The child was the youngest of four boys and was playing outside when the tragic accident occurred. As a parent and local representative, I wish to extend deepest sympathy with the family during this incredibly difficult time."
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSE NI) are currently investigating, and are already in partnership with The Ulster Farmers’ Union with regard to a campaign to raise awareness of farm safety. Details of this can be found on their website, at www.hseni.gov.uk.
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