Man dies after collision with tractor in Welton le Marsh as police launch investigation

Welton Aggregates on Bluestone Heath Road
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A pedestrian has died after he was involved in a collision with a tractor in a Lincolnshire village. Police were called to the incident just after 4pm on Monday, November 11 where the 38-year-old pedestrian had suffered serious injuries in the car park area of Welton Quarry on Bluestone Heath Road, Welton le Marsh.

He received treatment at the location, but was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers from Lincolnshire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) launched an investigation as the collision took place in a car park which is used by the public. A spokesperson for the force said: "At this stage we are investigating the circumstances around the collision, and we are asking for help to understand more about the moments leading up to the incident.

"We are keen to view any footage of the tractor involved prior to the incident. This is a blue New Holland tractor towing a red ‘EVO’ muck spreader trailer, with the registration FY24 ZNA.

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"If you were you driving along the A1208 Bluestone Heath Road at Welton Le Marsh of the surrounding area between 3.30pm and 4.30pm and have a dashcam, please check your footage and see if you captured the vehicle, and share that footage with us.

"You can do this by emailing SCIUinvestigators@lincs.police.uk and quoting incident 297 of 11 November in the subject line. You can also call on 01522 212316, and quote the same incident number."