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Casualties in slurry tank incident near Dunloy, County Antrim Casualties in slurry tank incident near Dunloy, County Antrim
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One person is believed to have died and another critically injured in a slurry tank accident in County Antrim.One person is believed to have died and another critically injured in a slurry tank accident in County Antrim.
Emergency services are at the scene on the Ballynaloob Road near Dunloy.Emergency services are at the scene on the Ballynaloob Road near Dunloy.
It is understood that one person has been airlifted to hospital in Belfast. It is understood that one person has been airlifted to hospital in Belfast. The Health and Safety Executive has begun an investigation.
Ballymoney mayor John Finlay, of the DUP, said: "My thoughts and prayers are with the families involved. It's a rural community and they'll all band together and help." DUP MP Ian Paisley Jr said: "It is deeply distressing to learn of yet another death on a farm near a slurry pit."
He added: "These accidents are tragic as they remind us of the real dangers the farming community face every day."
Sinn Féin assembly member Daithi McKay said: "Local people here are shocked at what has happened earlier today as are the farming community across north Antrim."Sinn Féin assembly member Daithi McKay said: "Local people here are shocked at what has happened earlier today as are the farming community across north Antrim."