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77-year-old man dead after being run over by his tractor in Bradford

BRADFORD, Ont. — Police in southern Ontario say a 77-year-old man is dead after he was run over by his tractor in a farming accident.

The South Simcoe Police Service says the incident happened Saturday around 12:30 p.m. in Bradford, Ont.

They say the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Traffic investigators reconstructed the scene and say there isn't any indication of foul play.

Police say a post-mortem examination is scheduled for Monday.

The investigation is ongoing and investigators say the man's next of kin has been notified.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 16, 2020.

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