The ESB has warned farmers to be vigilant of overhead wires as silage season gets under way.
They’ve advised that contact or even near contact with wires whether in a field or need a silage pit can prove fatal.
“The minimum safe distance is three metres, horizontally and vertically; it is more for higher voltage lines,” the ESB said.
If machinery does come in contact with wires the following guidelines are advised:
The emergency contact number is 1850 372 999 ( 24/7 service).