Gardaí were called to the scene of an incident this morning Tuesday the 16th of April 2019 at 10am in Ferrybank Co. Waterford.

A man in his 70’s suffered fatal injuries when emptying a septic tank on a farm.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body was taken to University Hospital Waterford where a post mortem will be conducted.

The Health and Safety Authority attended scene and will conduct an investigation.