Northam man dies in tractor accident
A 60-year-old Northam man has died in a workplace tractor accident last night, on a farm south of Beverley.
WA Police sergeant Andrew Maher said police were called to a farm on Dale Kokeby Road, Kokeby last night at 9.25pm.
He said the man was allegedly attempting to recover a bogged truck when he was struck by a tractor who was assisting in the recovery.
Mr Maher said despite CPR attempts by witnesses, the man died as a result of the injuries.
Worksafe will conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
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