PARIS, Ill. (WAND)- A man from Paris, IL was pronounced dead on Wednesday after a reported hay baling accident.Â
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According to officials, 911 dispatchers were notified at 6:49 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, that two men had been using a hay baler when it stopped working due to an obstruction.
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The men attempted to fix the machine, when the rear door suddenly shut onto one of them.
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Horizon Health Ambulance, Paris Fire Department, and Paris Police were on the scene within minutes, where it was determined to summon the coroner.
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Frank Hollingsworth, 86, of Paris was pronounced dead at the scene by Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett.
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The accident is being investigated by the Paris Police and the Edgar County Coroner.