Police sealed off a lane off Upgate Road in Seething on Friday. Picture: Nick Butcher

Inquest opened into death of Horham man who died after getting trapped in an agricultural vehicle in Seething

Rosa McMahon Wednesday, February 13, 2013
4:42 PM

An inquest into the death of a 34-year-old man who became trapped between the rear wheel and framework of an agricultural vehicle in Norfolk has been opened today.

Kevin Alderton, a mechanic, died on February 8 at mechanic site in Seething, south east of Norwich.

Mr Alderton, from Horham near Eye, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination was carried out and stated cause of death was traumatic asphyxia as a result of chest injuries.

Norfolk Coroner William Armstrong adjourned the inquest, which was held in Norwich, for a date to be fixed pending the outcome of investigations being carried out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the police.