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2 children dead in farm accidents

Two children have died in separate farm accidents in Limerick and Laois.

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Yesterday a 14 year old boy was killed after being electrocuted from a power hose at a farm in Kilmeady.

It happened at around 3.30- He was rushed to University Hospital Limerick but was pronounced dead a short time later.

The Health and Safety Authority has been notified.

Separately a 9 year old girl injured on a farm in Laois earlier this week died at Temple Street Children’s Hospital last night.
 

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