Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Derbyshire Police was called to reports of a collision resulting in bales of hay falling from a tractor and hitting a woman in her 70s.
The incident occurred just before 1:00p.m yesterday (Thursday, July 18) in Mansfield Road, Clowne.
The woman was taken to hospital after being struck by the bales, but her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing, Derbyshire Police said.
The force said investigations into the incident are continuing.
Derbyshire Police has said its new police tractor will be used as an engagement tool at local shows and events this summer.
The force said its rural crime team’s “baa-rilliant” new tool has been loaned to it by local dealership B&b Tractors.
Sgt Chris Wilkinson of Derbyshire Police said: “Whilst the tractor won’t be ploughing through streets on a police chase, or transporting people to ‘cow-study’, it’s already been a huge hit for the summer shows.
“This gives us the opportunity to talk to members of the farming and countryside community about how to protect their properties and how we can help.
“We’ve also been talking to the general public about respecting their surroundings and keeping safe whilst out and about.
“If you spot the tractor whilst you’re out and about, please come over and say hello.”
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The incident occurred just before 1:00p.m yesterday (Thursday, July 18) in Mansfield Road, Clowne.
The woman was taken to hospital after being struck by the bales, but her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing, Derbyshire Police said.
The force said investigations into the incident are continuing.
Derbyshire Police tractor
Derbyshire Police has said its new police tractor will be used as an engagement tool at local shows and events this summer.
The force said its rural crime team’s “baa-rilliant” new tool has been loaned to it by local dealership B&b Tractors.
Sgt Chris Wilkinson of Derbyshire Police said: “Whilst the tractor won’t be ploughing through streets on a police chase, or transporting people to ‘cow-study’, it’s already been a huge hit for the summer shows.
“This gives us the opportunity to talk to members of the farming and countryside community about how to protect their properties and how we can help.
“We’ve also been talking to the general public about respecting their surroundings and keeping safe whilst out and about.
“If you spot the tractor whilst you’re out and about, please come over and say hello.”
Also Read: Final call issued to nominate ‘curlew conservation heroes’
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