A MAN has died after plunging from the roof of a South Yorkshire farm.
Police are investigating the death, at Westfield Farm on Nutwell Lane in Armthorpe, Doncaster, at around 8.47am yesterday, and have notified the Health and Safety Executive.
The dead man has not yet been named but is thought to be in his late 50s and from Skegness, Lincolnshire.
Police believe he fell through the roof while working, and suffered a head injury.
The farm's boss Philip Lodge, who is also chairman the Doncaster branch of the National Farmers' Union, confirmed that the incident had happened on his site.
He said: "It is a tragedy. I don't want to say any more."
Mr Lodge's NFU colleague Russell Toothill, chair of the West Riding National Farmers' Union, said: "It is a tragedy for all involved. All of us involved in farming try our best to avoid accidents but unfortunately there are occasions when they happen.
"Our thoughts are with the families affected by this."
A paramedic in a rapid response vehicle was first on the scene, providing first aid within minutes.
An ambulance followed and the man was taken to Doncaster Royal Infirmary. Police say he died a short time later.
The Doncaster coroner's office has been informed of the death and an inquest is expected to be opened next week.
Westfield Farm was one of a number of farms in the Armthorpe area plagued by arson attacks in the village last year.
Firefighters spent a whole night fighting a barn fire in November.
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