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The Guardian
3 days ago
- The Guardian
Man dies after tractor driven into parked cars near Tewkesbury
A man in his 50s has died after a tractor drove through fields and crashed into parked vehicles after a vintage car show. It is thought the incident occurred close to Fiddington, a village near Tewkesbury, at about 11.25pm on Saturday. A passenger sustained serious injuries in the crash, with members of the public providing first aid at the scene. Officers attended and also provided first aid but the man died at the scene, Gloucestershire police said. The man's next of kin and the coroner have been informed. A man 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, police said. Organisers of the Severn Vale Vintage Club annual car show said the event would be closed on Sunday because of the incident. The show included 'vehicles and machinery from yesteryear', as well as arena displays, dog classes and traditional country games, according to its website. In a brief statement shared on its homepage, the Severn Vale Vintage Club said: 'Any online purchases will be refunded in due course. Please accept our apologies.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Man killed after tractor crashes into parked cars at vintage car show
A man has died after a tractor drove through fields and crashed into parked vehicles following a vintage car show. It is believed that a man who had been driving a tractor through fields near Monks Lane in Fiddington, near Tewkesbury and collided with hedges and some stationary vehicles at around 11.25pm. A passenger, a man aged in his 50s, sustained serious injuries in the crash, with members of the public providing first aid at the scene. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Police said officers attended and also provided first aid, but the man died at the scene. His next of kin and the coroner are aware. A man 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, a force spokesman confirmed. Organisers of the Severn Vale Vintage Club annual show, which took place at the location of the incident on Saturday, said the event would be closed on Sunday because of the incident. The show included 'vehicles and machinery from yesteryear', as well as arena displays, dog classes and traditional country games, according to its website. In a brief statement shared on its homepage, the show said: 'Any online purchases will be re-funded in due course. Please accept our apologies.' Anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police can provide information online by completing the following form and quoting incident 591 of August 9. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Man killed after tractor crashes into parked cars at vintage car show
A man has died after a tractor drove through fields and crashed into parked vehicles following a vintage car show. It is believed that a man who had been driving a tractor through fields near Monks Lane in Fiddington, near Tewkesbury and collided with hedges and some stationary vehicles at around 11.25pm. A passenger, a man aged in his 50s, sustained serious injuries in the crash, with members of the public providing first aid at the scene. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Police said officers attended and also provided first aid, but the man died at the scene. His next of kin and the coroner are aware. A man 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, a force spokesman confirmed. Organisers of the Severn Vale Vintage Club annual show, which took place at the location of the incident on Saturday, said the event would be closed on Sunday because of the incident. The show included 'vehicles and machinery from yesteryear', as well as arena displays, dog classes and traditional country games, according to its website. In a brief statement shared on its homepage, the show said: 'Any online purchases will be re-funded in due course. Please accept our apologies.' Anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police can provide information online by completing the following form and quoting incident 591 of August 9.
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Man killed after tractor crashes into parked cars at vintage car show
A man has died after a tractor drove through fields and crashed into parked vehicles following a vintage car show. It is believed that a man who had been driving a tractor through fields near Monks Lane in Fiddington, near Tewkesbury and collided with hedges and some stationary vehicles at around 11.25pm. A passenger, a man aged in his 50s, sustained serious injuries in the crash, with members of the public providing first aid at the scene. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Police said officers attended and also provided first aid, but the man died at the scene. His next of kin and the coroner are aware. A man 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, a force spokesman confirmed. Organisers of the Severn Vale Vintage Club annual show, which took place at the location of the incident on Saturday, said the event would be closed on Sunday because of the incident. The show included 'vehicles and machinery from yesteryear', as well as arena displays, dog classes and traditional country games, according to its website. In a brief statement shared on its homepage, the show said: 'Any online purchases will be re-funded in due course. Please accept our apologies.' Anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police can provide information online by completing the following form and quoting incident 591 of August 9.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Man in his 50s dies after tractor crashed into parked vehicles at vintage car show - as 'drink driver' is arrested
A man in his 50s has died after a tractor crashed into parked vehicles at a vintage car show - as a drink driver is arrested. The horrifying collision happened in the village of Fiddington, Somerset, at around 11.25pm on Saturday, near the Severn Vale Vintage Club event. A passenger was seriously injured, with members of the public and police officers providing first aid - but he tragically died at the scene near Monks Lane. His next of kin and the coroner are aware. A man in his 20s, who is believed to have been driving the farm vehicle, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through alcohol. Organisers of the nearby annual vintage car event, which had been set to enter its second and final day today, said it would close today following the crash. Gloucestershire Police have now launched an urgent appeal for information and witnesses. The vintage show, held near the town of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, included 'vehicles and machinery from yesteryear', according to its website. The event, dubbed a 'fabulous weekend of all things vintage', also had arena displays, dog classes and traditional country games. In a brief statement on its homepage, the Severn Vale Vintage Club said: 'Any online purchases will be re-funded in due course. Please accept our apologies.' Another on its Facebook page read: 'For unforeseen circumstances the show has had to close today, we will NOT be open Sunday. 'All online ticket purchases will be refunded in due course, very sorry for any inconvenience, thanks.' The Severn Vale Vintage Club is run by lovers of classic vehicles and machinery, including tractors, steam engines, cars, motorbikes, lorries and caravans. People can get in touch via the force's online form, quoting incident 591 of August 9.
