A man was killed in a farm accident in Co. Roscommon in recent days, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has confirmed.

The incident occurred on Saturday, June 15, a spokesperson for the authority told AgriLand.

It is understood that the accident involved a tractor.

There are no further details available at this time.

Farm fatalities

The incident was the second farm fatality to occur in the space of three days, following the death of a farmer in an accident near Ferns, Co. Wexford.

It is understood the accident occurred on Thursday, June 13, at approximately 3:00pm.

The exact circumstances surrounding the accident are not yet known; however, it is understood the fatal incident involved machinery.

Sources in the area have said the man was widely known in farming circles, both locally and nationally.

Meanwhile, on a related note, An Garda Síochána is investigating a single vehicle, fatal road traffic collision involving a quad bike in Co. Donegal.

The incident occurred on Sunday, June 16, according to a statement from An Garda Síochána.

He was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny Hospital and later transferred to Beaumont Hospital where he has since passed away.