In Fife, Scotland, a farm worker died after falling into a potato harvester in Fife. The arms and legs of the 34 year old man became entangled in the machinery on Foodie Farm near Cupar on Sunday morning.
He was taken by helicopter to hospital but later died from his injuries.
Man dies after falling into potato harvester
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