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Arrest made after man dies in Tewkesbury night-time tractor crash | Arrest made after man dies in Tewkesbury night-time tractor crash |
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The crash happened on Monks Lane in Tewkesbury at 23:25 BST on Saturday | The crash happened on Monks Lane in Tewkesbury at 23:25 BST on Saturday |
A man has died after a tractor crashed into hedges and parked vehicles following a vintage car show. | |
It happened in Fiddington near Monks Lane in Tewkesbury at around 23:25 BST on Saturday, close to the site where the Severn Vale Vintage Club event had been taking place. | |
The passenger, a man in his 50s, suffered serious injuries and died at the scene - his next of kin have been made aware, police said. | The passenger, a man in his 50s, suffered serious injuries and died at the scene - his next of kin have been made aware, police said. |
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through alcohol. | A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through alcohol. |
Following the incident, Severn Vale Vintage Club organisers have closed the event which was due to continue on Sunday. | Following the incident, Severn Vale Vintage Club organisers have closed the event which was due to continue on Sunday. |
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 statement shared online, organisers said: "Any online purchases will be refunded in due course. | |
"Please accept our apologies." | |
Gloucestershire Constabulary has made an appeal for any witnesses to come forward. | Gloucestershire Constabulary has made an appeal for any witnesses to come forward. |
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