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Young girl dies following farming accident in Donegal

Gardai in Carndonagh are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

A YOUNG GIRL has died in a farming accident in Donegal.

The incident happened at a family farm in the Malin area of Inishowen at around 5.20pm this evening.

The girl was pronounced dead at the scene and her body removed to Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Derry.

Gardai in Carndonagh are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

The scene was preserved for a full technical examination on Wednesday evening and the local coroner was notified.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has also been informed about the fatality.

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May 13th 2020, 10:55 PM

Thoughts are with the family. May she rest in peace.

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May 13th 2020, 11:22 PM

Her poor family, just heartbreaking. May she Rest in Peace. Thoughts are with her family at this horrific time

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May 13th 2020, 11:03 PM

Poor little girl..rip.

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May 13th 2020, 11:24 PM

Very sad

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May 13th 2020, 11:51 PM

So sorry for your loss. R. I. P. Little angel.

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May 14th 2020, 12:59 AM

Really heartbreaking news. Hope her family get all the strength they can and get through this tragedy.

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May 14th 2020, 1:30 AM

RIP

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May 14th 2020, 3:17 AM

Sincere condolances to this young girls family, heart breaking for them.

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May 14th 2020, 7:51 AM

Heartbreaking. RIP little angel

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