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RCMP in Fort MacLeod are investigating a farming accident
RCMP Investigation

Young boy dead after farm incident southwest of Fort MacLeod

Jun 19, 2019 | 9:15 AM

FORT MACLEOD, AB – Tragedy occurred near Fort MacLeod Tuesday.

RCMP in the area say a three-year-old boy died after an accident on a farm southwest of the town.

According to reports, emergency crews responded to Highway 810 and Township Road 84A shortly after noon. Mounties said the boy fell from a small tractor and was run over by one of its wheels.

A STARS air ambulance was called to the scene, but later asked to stand down. The incident is currently under investigation.