A 76-year-old farmer has died following a tragic accident in Raviravi, Ba, this morning.

According to police, the man was guiding a 59-year-old cane truck driver in reversing a truck when it veered off a tramline track and landed in a culvert.

Police say the man was trapped under the truck as a result.

The incident happened around 1am.

National Fire Authority officers were called to assist in retrieving the victim’s body.

Investigations continue.