An inquest has opened into the death of a three-year-old boy killed after being hit by a tractor. Albie Speakman suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by the vehicle at his father's farm off Bentley Hall Road, in Walshaw, Bury, on July 16.
A coroner has today heard that he was with his father when the tragedy occurred. An inquest into Albie's death was formally opened at Rochdale Coroner's Court this morning (Tuesday).
Police coroner's officer Jane Scullion told the brief hearing: "It's understood on July 16, Albie was with his father at his farm when he was struck by a farm vehicle. A police investigation is ongoing."
