A man in his 30s has been killed following a farm accident in Foulksmills, Co Wexford.

It is understood that the accident happened in the farmyard earlier today.

A second man, believed to be in his 80s, was involved in a separate accident in a field in the same area of south Co Wexford.

It is understood that the man was airlifted from the scene and is being treated in hospital.

A spokesman for the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) said it had been notified of the incident in Foulksmills, Co Wexford.

HSA inspectors are on their way to the scene this afternoon.

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