Woman dies after Sprotbrough collision


A green tractor towing a trailer was involved in a collision with a pedestrian on Newton Lane at 11.50am on Thursday, police said.
A man has been arrested over the incident on suspicion of driving offences.
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Hide AdIt is understood the tractor and trailer were reversing onto Newton Lane at the time, said a spokeswoman.
"The woman sadly suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene," she added.
"Her family has been notified and they are receiving support from specially-trained officers..
"A 30-year-old man driving the tractor was arrested on suspicion of driving offences.
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Hide Ad"He has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue."
Witnesses, or motorists that may have dash-cam footage, are asked to call police on 101 quoting incident number 377 of November 5.
Email it to [email protected] quoting the incident number in the subject line.