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Man Pinned By Tractor, Dies Near Frederick

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) -- A 51-year-old man has died after a tractor overturned and pinned him near Frederick.

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

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

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

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