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Boy dies in tractor crash

An 11-year-old boy has died after being hit by a tractor at a popular farm in West Yorkshire. A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing death by dangerous driving.

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Man arrested over tractor death in West Yorkshire

Police have released the following statement following the death of an 11-year-old boy at a farm in Rothwell.

"An 11-year-old boy was in collision with a tractor at Swithens Farm, Rothwell. The boy died last night in hospital following surgery. A 48-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving. He has been bailed pending further inquiries."

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