Two farmers killed within first 10 days of January from fatal incidents

The Health and Safety Executive confirmed two farmers had died during two separate incidents in England and Scotland

Chris Brayford
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The Health and Safety Executive said two farmers had been killed from fatal agricultural-related incidents in January
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The Health and Safety Executive said two farmers had been killed from fatal agricultural-related incidents in January

Two farmers this year have been killed after being involved in fatal agricultural incidents in England and Scotland. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) confirmed a farmer in South-West Scotland had...

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