Crime & Law

Man dies after tractor overturns in Co Wicklow

Gardaí appeal for witnesses of incident near Ashford in which elderly man was killed

Garda forensic collision investigators are currently examining the scene, the road is closed and local traffic diversions are in place. File photograph: Frank Miller/The Irish Times
Garda forensic collision investigators are currently examining the scene, the road is closed and local traffic diversions are in place. File photograph: Frank Miller/The Irish Times
Tue Sept 29 2015 - 18:14

Gardaí in Ashford are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in Co Wicklow.

At approximately 11.30am on Tuesday a man in his 80s was killed when the tractor he was driving struck a ditch and overturned.

The incident occurred on a minor road at Ballycullen near Ashford, Co Wicklow.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was later removed to Loughlinstown hospital for a postmortem.

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Garda forensic collision investigators are currently examining the scene, the road is closed and local traffic diversions are in place. The coroner has been notified.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wicklow Garda Station 0404-60140 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.