A 66-year-old tractor driver has died in an accident in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The vehicle overturned near Boizenburg, pinning the man who died at the scene. The reason for veering off the road remains unclear.
On Saturday, a serious traffic accident involving a tractor occurred near Boizenburg in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district. The 66-year-old driver veered off the road with his agricultural vehicle, causing the tractor to tip over and pin the man. Police reported that he suffered such severe injuries that he died at the scene.
The exact circumstances of why the tractor driver left the roadway are not yet known. An expert has been tasked with investigating the accident sequence to clarify it. Incidents with agricultural vehicles are not uncommon in rural areas, but details on this specific case are pending.
Police urge caution when operating heavy machinery on public roads. The incident highlights the risks associated with driving tractors, particularly at higher speeds or on uneven terrain.
