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A teenager has died after getting trapped in machinery on a farm, police have said.

The youngster was reportedly killed in a tragic accident involving a bale-wrapping machine in the Plympton area of Plymouth.

Emergency services rushed to the farm on Wednesday, but despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

His identity and age are not yet known.

A police spokesperson confirmed his next of kin have been informed.

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‘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,’ a statement said.

‘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.’

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