TEHRATHUM: A man has died in a tractor accident at Dabali in Myanglung municipality of Tehrathum.

The deceased has been identified as Rabin Khapung, 26, of Phedap rural municipality-5, Isibu, Tehratum.

The accident took place when a tractor, Pradesh 1-02-003 Ta 498, heading towards the Tamor River from Myanglung, fell some 100 meters down the rough road, said police on Wednesday evening.

The driver died on the spot. Police said they are investigating the case.