A tractor driver has died after it is thought to have run him over.

An inquest has been opened and adjourned by the North Yorkshire East Coroner, Michael Oakley on Ian Millward 54 of Burniston near Scarborough, who died after the accident at Scalby Lodge Farm, Scalby.

The Health and Safety Executive has been called in to carry out an investigation.

A spokesman said it apopeared Mr Millard had been trapped under the tractor which he is believed to have been trying to start.