See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELIZABETH HAIGH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:03 BST, 27 August 2026 | Updated: 11:24 BST, 27 August 2026
Two men have died after falling into an industrial silage tank at a farm.Emergency services launched an urgent search after the incident at a farm in Aston by Budworth, near Northwich in Cheshire yesterday lunchtime.Firefighters, paramedics including an air ambulance and police all rushed to the scene after being alerted to reports of an 'industrial accident' at around 12.20pm.It emerged the two men were working at the site when they fell into an 'industrial size' silage container. The men, aged 72 and 42, were both rescued from the tank on Wednesday but were declared dead at the scene. The men's next of kin have been informed and an investigation is underway, police said. Nearby Cann Lane was closed to assist with the emergency response.Emergency services launched an urgent search after the incident at a farm in Aston by Budworth, near Northwich in Cheshire yesterday lunchtimeThe men's relatives have requested privacy following the tragedy. A Cheshire Police spokesman said on Wednesday: 'Police were called to reports of an industrial incident at around 12.20pm today.'The caller had reported two men had fallen into an industrial size tank.'Police, fire and paramedics are in attendance at the scene and rescue work is ongoing.' In an update published today, a statement confirmed both men had died. This is a breaking news story and is being updated.
