Hendrick honoured as Plympton-Wyoming’s Senior of the Year
One person dead after tractor crashes near Wyoming
June 12, 2026
The Independent
A 74-year-old has died after a tractor crashed on Churchill Line near Wyoming.
Lambton OPP say around noon Thursday, police, Wyoming firefighters and paramedics were called to Churchill near Minielly Road after a tractor crashed.
A 74-year-old from Warwick Township died at the scene.
The road was closed for several hours for the investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or might have dash cam video is asked to contact the OPP.
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