Man Pinned by Tractor, Dies Near Frederick

A 51-year-old man has died after a tractor overturned and pinned him near Frederick.

A member of the man's family called 911 after the accident in the 9500 block of Opossumtown Pike. Rescuers were called to the scene just before 6 p.m. Saturday, the Frederick News-Post reported.

Sgt. Mike Grunwell of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office says investigator were still trying to determine how the tractor overturned.

The victim has not been publicly identified.

The road was closed in the area for several hours after the incident.

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