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Man dies after an incident on farm in Wellington

Avon and Somerset Police were made aware of the incident in Greenham at about 2.40pm on Wednesday September 17

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Man dies after an incident on farm in Wellington

A man has died after an incident involving an agricultural vehicle on farmland near Wellington. Avon and Somerset Police attended the scene on Wednesday September 17. READ MORE: 17 deaths reported...

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