A man dies in collision on farmland in North Devon

It happened near South Molton

Author: Helen DownPublished 30th Aug 2021
Last updated 30th Aug 2021

An 86 year old man has died following a collision between two farm vehicles in North Devon.

It happened on farmland at Flydon Hill, Heasley Mill near South Molton.

Two other men aged 55 and 58 involved weren't injured.

"Shortly before 1520hrs on Sunday 29th August 2021 an incident occurred on Farmland at Flydon Hill, Heasley Mill, Near South Molton.

"Two agricultural vehicles were in a collision on the farmland. Sadly as a result of the collision an 86 year old male was declared deceased at the scene by South West Ambulance Service.

"Two other males aged 58 and 55 were un-injured.

"Local Officers as well as the Roads Policing Team and Local Crime team attended the location.

"The Next of Kin have been informed and an investigation into the circumstances of the incident has been commenced.

"Anyone with any information regarding the incident are asked to contact Police on 101 quoting Log number 687 29/08/2021."

Devon & Cornwall Police

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