A man died underneath a tractor that overturned in a field on the outskirts of Għarb yesterday afternoon.

The accident happened as the man, 59, was driving the Kubota tractor down a slope in an area known as Il-Blajjiet.

The police said they were called out to assist the injured man at about 5.30pm. He was given medical assistance but died from his injuries on the spot.

Magisterial and police inquiries are under way.

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