A man has died following an accident on a farm in Co Wexford.

The man, 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene after the accident which happened in the Ballfad area at around 11am this morning.

A garda spokesperson said that his body was removed from the scene and a post-mortem is due to take place at a later date.

They added that a coronor has been notified.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was also called to the scene to conduct an examinitation.

A spokesperson for the HSA confirmed that an investigation is now under way.