Gardaí investigate Portumna farm death

Gardaí are investigating the death of a woman on a farm in Portumna yesterday. 

Shortly after 4pm, a woman in her mid 70s was fatally injured when she was struck by an agricultural vehicle on a farm located near Boula on the outskirts of Portumna. 

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and the woman was pronounced dead short time later.

Gardaí have said they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death.

The woman’s body remains at the scene which is currently preserved. The Garda Technical Bureau and State Pathologist have been notified and are expected at the scene this morning (Saturday). The local Coroner has also been informed of the death.