A 14 year old boy has lost his life in a farming accident in Co, Carlow.

Donal English Hayden and his brother were in a trailer that overturned and ended up in a river outside Ballon at around 10:30am.

The two boys were brought to St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny where Donal sadly passed away.

His 15 year old brother suffered minor injuries and has been released from hospital.

The HSA is investigating the incident.