Man in his 50s dies after tractor crashes into hedges & parked vehicles at vintage car show as ‘drink driver' arrested
The tractor, driven by a man in his 20s, collided with hedges and some stationary vehicles at around 11.25pm in Fiddington, near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
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The passenger, a man aged in his 50s, sustained serious injuries in the collision near Monks Lane.
Brave members of the public provided first aid at the scene where the Severn Vale Vintage Club annual show was taking place.
Police officers rushed to the site of the collision and provided first aid prior to the arrival of paramedics.
But despite everyone's efforts, the older man was tragically pronounced dead.
A man aged in his 20s, who is believed to have been driving the tractor, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through alcohol.
The Severn Vale Vintage Club annual show had taken place at the location yesterday.
Due to the incident, the organiser has said the event will be closed today.
The man's next of kin and the coroner are aware of his death, said Gloucestershire Police.
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