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Tractor Tragedy Near St Austell: Man in 20s Dies
14 Sep
Summary
- A man in his 20s tragically died in a single-vehicle tractor crash.
- The fatal incident occurred near St Austell, Cornwall, late on Friday.
- Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to assist inquiries.
A man in his 20s has tragically died following a single-vehicle tractor crash near St Austell, Cornwall. The incident was reported to police around 10pm on Friday. Emergency services attended the scene on an unclassified road where a tractor and trailer were involved in the collision.
Despite the best efforts of medics, the young local man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed and is being supported by police. The road was temporarily closed as investigators examined the crash site. The investigation into the fatal accident is ongoing, with Devon and Cornwall Police requesting public assistance.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Information can be provided to the police by quoting reference 50260244498 via their website or by calling 101.
