A four year old boy has died at a farm in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
Police were called to the farm in the Maguiresbridge area at around 8.30pm on Thursday night (6 April) following a report of an incident involving a four year old child.
Inspector Glen Latimer continued: “The child was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“Local PSNI will work closely with the Health and Safety Executive as they investigate the circumstances.”
The Fermanagh and South Tyrone Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) said: “This is devastating news and I wish to express my sympathy to the family.
“In the close knit farming community of Fermanagh, news of this untimely death has caused a great deal of shock.
“The family will be in my thoughts and prayers today and in the weeks to come, as they mourn the loss of a young life taken under such tragic circumstances.”
The details of the incident has not yet been confirmed, but it is being reported that the child was killed in an incident involving a JCB-type digger.
In February, a three year old boy was killed after being hit by tractor on farm in Fife, Scotland.
'Make safety a priority'
The farming sector has rallied around agricultural workers to be more careful and safety conscious.
NFU Vice President and Farm Safety Partnership Chair Guy Smith said: “We urge farmers to take some time to make safety a priority. It just might save you more time and money than you think - but more importantly keep you alive.
“Farmers can protect themselves by planning to keep people separate from tractors and other farm vehicles whenever possible. Following the Safe Stop procedure of hand brake on, controls in neutral, engine off and keys out is vital when working on machinery.
“Check, check and check again that vehicles are properly maintained. Something as simple as topping up brake fluid or repairing a load indicator light could mean the difference between life and death.
“As many farms are multi-purpose homes, businesses and leisure destinations, keeping a farm as safe as possible will safeguard everyone’s wellbeing.”
