A MAN in his 50s has died after a tractor ploughed into parked vehicles at a vintage car show last night.
The tractor, believed to be driven by a man in his 20s, collided with hedges and some stationary vehicles at around 11.25pm near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
A man in his 50s died after a tractor crashed into vehicles where the Severn Vale Vintage Club annual show was taking placeFacebook
The fatal collision happened near Monks Lane in GloucestershireGoogle
A man in his 20s has been arrestedFacebook
The passenger, a man aged in his 50s, sustained serious injuries in the collision in Fiddington 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 emergency first aid before paramedics arrived.
But despite everyone’s brave 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.
The weekend show had been billed as a “fabulous weekend of all things vintage.”
But due to the tragic incident, the organiser has said the event will be closed today.
A statement on the show’s official 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 man’s next of kin and the coroner are aware of his death, said Gloucestershire Police.
Cops urged anyone with information or who witnessed the incident to get in touch immediately.
A Gloucestershire Police spokesperson added: “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 9 August here.”
The Severn Vale Vintage Club is a group of enthusiasts dedicated to classic and vintage vehicles and machinery, including tractors, steam engines, cars, motorbikes, lorries, and caravans.
They host an annual show featuring these vehicles and other attractions.
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