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A 58-year-old man from Holland has died in an accident during a tractor pulling competition in Lancashire.A 58-year-old man from Holland has died in an accident during a tractor pulling competition in Lancashire.
The man was injured when a 30 tonne trailer slid and trapped him at the Great Eccleston showground on Sunday. Jan Van Alphen was hurt when a 30 tonne trailer slid and trapped him at the Great Eccleston showground.
He suffered pelvic and chest injuries and died after being flown to the Royal Preston Hospital by air ambulance.He suffered pelvic and chest injuries and died after being flown to the Royal Preston Hospital by air ambulance.
The man had been taking part in the British tractor pulling championships and European Challenge cup tractor pulling finals event. Mr Van Alphen had been taking part in the British tractor pulling championships and European Challenge cup tractor pulling finals event.
The Health and Safety Executive and the coroner have been informed.The Health and Safety Executive and the coroner have been informed.
The man's family had been at the event on Butts Lane when the accident happened just before 1700 BST. Mr Van Alphen's family had been at the event on Butts Lane when the accident happened just before 1700 BST on Sunday.