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.”

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