A man has died in a farm accident close to Cootehill, Co Cavan.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was notified about the accident by Gardaí late on Friday evening.

It appears the man may have drowned while fixing a fence near a drain.

The incident will be investigated by HSA officials.

Longford accident

Officials are also investigating a separate, non-fatal, accident in Co Longford.

It is understood that a man was crushed between a tractor and low-loader near Granard.

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