The man is yet to be named.
A Donegal man has lost his life in a workplace accident today.
The man, who is in his late 70s, is believed to be from the locality.
The tragedy happened this morning in St Johnston in Donegal.
His name will not be made public until all members of his family have been informed of the sad event.
Garda forensic investigators are at the scene of the incident.
Inspectors from the Health and Safety Authority are also expected at the scene shortly as part of the overall investigation into the man's death.
