A man has died after a tractor overturned in a field near a farm in Fife. Emergency services were called to the incident near the A985 in Dunfermline at around 8pm on Friday, June 26, 2026. Crews attended the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Incident details
The tractor overturned in a field close to the A985 road. Police have confirmed that the man's family has been informed of his death. The death is currently being treated as unexplained, although authorities have stated there are no suspicious circumstances.
Official response
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 8pm on Friday, 26 June, 2026, we were called to a field near the A985, Dunfermline, where a tractor had overturned. A man died at the scene and his family is aware. The death is being treated as unexplained but there are no suspicious circumstances. The Health and Safety Executive has been informed."
Investigation
The Health and Safety Executive has been notified and will conduct an investigation into the circumstances of the incident. The A985 road was not directly affected by the incident, as it occurred in a field.
