Tragedy overshadows Whit Friday

A fatal accident at Greenfield contest brings tragedy to Whit Friday.

Saturday, 29 May 2010

It has been reported on the BBC news that a man has died followed a tragic accident at the Greenfield Whit Friday contest.

Hit by coach

BBC news has reported that the man died, and his son was injured, when they were hit by a coach and left trapped under the vehicle near the contest venue in Greenfield.

The 57 year old suffered fatal injuries which happened at 10.00pm on Friday, a police spokesman said.

His eight year old son was left with severe bruising and a broken tooth and is in hospital receiving treatment.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and anyone with information should ring 0161 87250504BR

Information

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and anyone with information should ring 0161 8725050.

There was also a serious accident near the Lees and Springhead contest that impacted on a number of contests for a time.

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