Tractor driver dies in Fife after vehicle overturns

A man has died after his tractor overturned on a country road.

The incident happened between 8.25pm and 8.40pm on Wednesday on the road between Ovenstone and Carnbee in the East Neuk of Fife.

The 53-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said no other vehicles were involved and are appealing for information as they try to establish what caused the crash.

Sergeant Alastair Purvis, from the road policing unit in Fife, said: Sadly this incident has resulted in the death of the tractor driver and while we are satisfied no other vehicles were involved, we are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened.

Motorists or other members of the public who were on the Ovenstone to Carnbee road on Wednesday evening and who have information that can assist with our ongoing investigation should contact police immediately.''

Anyone with information can contact the Fife road policing unit via 101 and quote incident number 4074 of June 7.