Two farm workers lost their lives after plunging into an industrial silage tank at a farm located in Aston by Budworth, Cheshire. Police officers raced to the Cheshire site as quickly as possible while rescue work took place.
Both men died after plunging into the industrial tank at the scene. The serious accident occurred at the farm in Aston by Budworth.
Media outlets including Sky News, the BBC, the Knutsford Guardian, and AOL.co.uk reported the deaths on Thursday, 27 August 2026. Emergency teams worked at the site as officers launched enquiries.