Teenager dies on Plymouth farm in 'bale-wrapping machine incident'

A teenager has died after suffering injuries while working on a farm in Plymouth, police have confirmed.Emergency services including police, firefighters, paramedics and an air ambulance were called to the scene in Plympton on Wednesday 22 June.Reportedly the worker was trapped and killed in a bale-wrapping machine. Despite their best efforts, the young farmer was announced deceased at the scene.A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police has confirmed his next of kin have been informed.

A statement released by the force said: “Police were contacted by the ambulance service on the evening of Wednesday 22 June following reports of a teenage male having sustained serious injuries while working at a farm in the Plympton area of Plymouth.“The fire service, police, plus air and land ambulances all attended the scene, but tragically the male was pronounced deceased at the scene.“His next of kin have been informed and this death is not currently being treated as suspicious.

"Due to the age of the male, police will support the Health and Safety Executive with their investigation into this matter.”