Tractor crash at vintage show ends in fatality

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through alcohol after a tractor crashed near a vintage motor show in Gloucestershire.

Tractor crash at vintage show ends in fatality

A tractor was being driven through fields near Fiddington, Gloucestershire, when it left the road at about 11.25 pm on Saturday. It struck hedges and parked vehicles and a passenger in his 50s suffered serious injuries and died at the scene. Witnesses offered first aid before police and paramedics arrived. The Severn Vale Vintage Club show at Monks Lane had taken place that day and was cancelled on Sunday.

A man in his 20s, believed to be the tractor driver, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through alcohol. The show organiser said the event would be closed on Sunday while inquiries continue.

The incident highlights safety blind spots at rural events that mix moving machines with crowds and late hours. It underscores how planning and oversight at such events must balance celebration with risk management.

If alcohol is involved, the case could sharpen debate about enforcement and safety standards at local gatherings. Organisers may review traffic management and emergency response plans to prevent a repeat and to protect communities.

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The incident will shape how communities plan safety at rural events in the future.