Michigan farm equipment crashes rise as harvest season begins

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 11:18 · Archive

Michigan State Police report 114 crashes involving farm equipment this year, including two deaths.

Harvest season is underway across Michigan, with farmers spending long hours in the fields as more farm equipment operates on the roads. Michigan State Police report 114 crashes involving farm equipment statewide so far this year, including two deaths. The increase in farm equipment on roads during the busy harvest period has prompted safety concerns as the season progresses.

How it is being reported

• Farm equipment crashes prompt harvest safety plea in MichiganWILX · 6 Oct, 10:46
• Keeping farmers safe during the harvest seasonWoodtv · 4 Oct, 23:32

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