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Perth County Toddler Killed In Farm Accident

A farmyard mishap has claimed the life of a Perth County youngster.

Police say two-year-old Scott Martin was seriously injured by haying equipment in the farm yard yesterday morning along Perth Line 88, west of Listowel.

The child had been playing around a heavy, solid steel hay bail attachment which fell on top of him.

The little boy was rushed to Listowel Memorial Hospital by ambulance, but died a short time later.
The OPP and the Coroner are continuing to investigate.

 

 

 

What a terrible tragedy....our sympathies to the family on their loss.

 

Farms.com Team

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Permalink Reply by Joann on June 25, 2010 at 10:55am
Our heartfelt prayers go to the family.

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