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Tragic Farm Accident in Aberdeenshire | Aberdeen News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on a family farm in Aberdeenshire when 43-year-old farmer Robert McLeod died after being struck by a metal cattle feeder during a routine hay bale operation. Standing near the tractor as his father lowered the bale, Robert was caught in the collision, suffering a fatal brain injury. Despite immediate aid from his father and neighbors, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. A fatal accident inquiry found no equipment fault, but blamed a lapse in judgment — both in positioning the bale and Robert’s proximity to the machinery. Sheriff Ian Wallace praised…
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